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disaffection

[ dis-uh-fek-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the absence or alienation of affection or goodwill; estrangement;

    Disaffection often leads to outright treason.



disaffection

/ ˌɪəˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. a state of dissatisfaction or alienation

    the growing disaffection between players

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disaffection1

First recorded in 1595–1605; dis- 1 + affection 1
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Others expressed surprise at the sheer public disaffection with United.

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"If you watch those series now, you’re beginning to see what was going in the country; a disaffection with mainstream political parties," producer Kieran Smith said.

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The rhetoric of the far-right is effective because it taps into genuine frustration and disaffection.

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Even with his Super Tuesday dominance, there were some signs of continued disaffection with the former president among Republican primary voters.

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Behind what should be formidable top-line numbers, however, keep an eye on exit polls that may reveal continued disaffection with the former president among some primary voters.

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