unacquaint

/ˌʌnəˈkwɑɪnt, ˌʌnəkwɪnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something unknown or unfamiliar

“The move caused the townspeople to unacquaint themselves with the new development.”

2. noun

the act of making someone or something unknown or unfamiliar

“The unacquaintment was a deliberate attempt to conceal the company’s financial struggles.”

Synonyms

  • alienate
  • estrange

Antonyms

  • acquaint
  • familiarize