disenchant
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- disenchanter noun
- disenchanting adjective
- disenchantingly adverb
- disenchantment noun
Etymology
Origin of disenchant
1580–90; < Middle French desenchanter, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + enchanter to enchant
Example Sentences
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But it is the steps I have taken to immerse myself in culture and fine art that have helped me learn to empathize with subjective experiences — things that inspire and disenchant people.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024
While the others want to disenchant the rest of us, to tear down what they see as a moon mythos, Trainor leans into it.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2019
Grinding out gold to pay for packs is possible, and the ability to disenchant cards for crafting materials to save up for specific cards is a good way to avoid randomness.
From Forbes • Apr. 14, 2015
As a consequence, a standard strawberry—that glistening scarlet heart with its darling wreath of leaves—consistently dazzles the eyes before preceding to disenchant the tongue.
From Scientific American • Mar. 18, 2014
As if again to disenchant himself, he glanced at Mary as she, too, listened.
From Fairfax and His Pride by Vorst, Marie Van
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