Word: disaffect
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: dis
af
fect
Definition: To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty in; to alienate or estrange.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: affect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: affectāre
Language: la
Decoded: affectare
Meaning: to strive after, aim to do, pursue, imitate with dissimulation, feign