verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange. transitive
2. 2
   arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aggravatealienalienatebluntchillcome between

Etymology

From dis- + affect.

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