disenchant (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtʃænt/
Definition
To cause someone to lose their sense of wonder, admiration, or belief in the value of something.
Examples
The constant delays and broken promises eventually disenchanted the loyal investors.
He became disenchanted with the political process after witnessing the corruption firsthand.
Nothing can disenchant a child from the magic of the holidays quite like realizing the truth about Santa.
How to Use disenchant
- disenchant with (prepositional phrase)
- to lose interest or belief in a specific thing or system — "Many voters have become disenchanted with the current administration."
- be disenchanted by (prepositional phrase)
- frequently used in passive voice to describe the source of the loss of wonder — "He was disenchanted by the lack of integrity in the corporate world."
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