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disaffect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of disaffect

1 to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
  • a candidate winning over disaffected voters
Synonyms of disaffect

alienate, disgruntle, estrange, sour
Words Related to disaffect

antagonize, embitter, envenom

aggravate, anger, enrage, incense, inflame (also enflame), infuriate, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil

break up, dissociate, disunite, divide, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

disenchant, disillusion
Near Antonyms of disaffect

endear, ingratiate

appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate
Antonyms of disaffect

reconcile
2 to make discontented
  • The troops were disaffected by the extension of their tours of duty.
Synonyms of disaffect

discontent, disgruntle, displease, dissatisfy
Words Related to disaffect

alienate, estrange

aggrieve, agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset

annoy, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve

depress, sadden
Near Antonyms of disaffect

delight, gladden, tickle

calm, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
Antonyms of disaffect

content, gratify, please, satisfy

Synonym Discussion of disaffect

estrange, alienate, disaffect mean to cause one to break a bond of affection or loyalty. estrange implies the development of indifference or hostility with consequent separation or divorcement.
    • his estranged wife
alienate may or may not suggest separation but always implies loss of affection or interest.
    • managed to alienate all his coworkers
disaffect refers especially to those from whom loyalty is expected and stresses the effects (such as rebellion or discontent) of alienation without actual separation.
    • troops disaffected by hunger

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