What does disenchant mean?
Disenchant means (transitive, of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion..
Disenchant
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive, of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, of a person) To free from illusion, false belief or enchantment; to undeceive or disillusion.
- (transitive, of a person) To disappoint.
- (transitive, of a person) To break from a mental captivation such as reverie (daydream) or preoccupation.
- (transitive, of a thing) To remove a spell or magic enchantment from.
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Synonyms for disenchant
Antonyms for disenchant
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Word Forms
- disenchants
- disenchanting
- disenchanted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disenchant?
Common synonyms include disenthrall, disillusion.
What is the opposite of disenchant?
Possible antonyms include delight, enthrall, ravish, enrapture.
How do you use disenchant in a sentence?
Use disenchant where its definition matches the intended context.
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