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disenchant Definition

dis·en·chant (dis′in c̸hant)

transitive verb

  1. to set free from an enchantment or illusion
  2. disillusion (sense )

Etymology: Fr désenchanter: see dis- & enchant

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disenchant Synonyms

disenchant

v.

disenthrall, embitter, disentrance; see disillusion.

disenchant Usage Examples

Object

  • bit: Partly for this reason, and feeling a bit disenchanted with the Primos on the SP, I decide to use the APB.

Preposition: with

  • system: The youths were not getting the facilities which was required for them, so they were getting really upset and disenchanted with the system.
  • politics: The danger of ignoring a sector of society already disenchanted with conventional politics must be averted.
  • school: The school was set up in 1986 by parents from the Skelmersdale community disenchanted with conventional schools.
  • everything: I would not only look Emo, I would become an Emo; annoying and disenchanted with everything.
  • justice: Are the public more than disenchanted with criminal justice in this country?
  • life: The medieval Qabalists were disenchanted with life, seeking to build a bridge from the " Vale of Tears " to God.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: But for 'Quins ' followers, many were so disenchanted they began to make their exit long before the final whistle.
  • not: In 23 years at this game it's been ups-and-downs but, generally, I'm not disenchanted with the system.
  • increasingly: Even many of its prominent supporters are increasingly disenchanted.
  • already: The danger of ignoring a sector of society already disenchanted with conventional politics must be averted.
  • thoroughly: I am thoroughly disenchanted with all this, which comprises waiting for people; pushing through crowds; & gazing at acres of tat.
  • very: In future just ask me.' The patient feels very disenchanted and deflated.