disaffect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DISAFFECT

to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring <a disaffected boyfriend was responsible for the vandalism to her home>

Synonyms alien, alienate, disaffect, disgruntle, sour

Near Antonyms endear, ingratiate; appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate

Antonyms reconcile

to make discontented <the troops were disaffected by the extension of their tours of duty>

Synonyms disaffect, disgruntle, displease, dissatisfy

Related Words alienate, estrange; aggrieve, agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upset; annoy, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve; depress, sadden

Near Antonyms delight, gladden, tickle; calm, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Antonyms content, gratify, please, satisfy

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