disaffect

/ˌdɪsəˈfekt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to lose their loyalty or enthusiasm for a cause, organization, or institution.

“The politician’s actions began to disaffect the public’s trust in the government.”

2. noun

a feeling of discontent or disloyalty, especially among a group of people.

“The sense of disaffect among the students grew as the school administration failed to address their concerns.”

Synonyms

  • alienate
  • discourage
  • disloyalize

Antonyms

  • reaffirm
  • reinstate
  • reinvigorate