disenchant
[ dis-en-chant, -chahnt ]
/ ˌdɪs ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt /
verb (used with object)
to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
Origin of disenchant
OTHER WORDS FROM disenchant
dis·en·chant·er, noun dis·en·chant·ing, adjective dis·en·chant·ing·ly, adverb dis·en·chant·ment, nounWords nearby disenchant
disemploy,
disempower,
disemvowel,
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disencumber,
disendow,
disenfranchise
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British Dictionary definitions for disenchantment (1 of 2)
disenchantment
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt) /
noun
a state of disappointment or disillusionment
British Dictionary definitions for disenchantment (2 of 2)
disenchant
/ (ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt) /
verb
(tr; when passive, foll by with or by)
to make disappointed or disillusioned
she is disenchanted with the marriage