disenchant

Meanings

• Verb

  To deprive (someone) of pleasure or excitement; make (something) less appealing or enjoyable.

  - "He was disenchanted with his job and decided to quit."
  - "The novel lost its charm for her after the second reading, leaving her disenchanted."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disenchant
hank , blank , spank , rank

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Variants

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disenchant , disenchanted , disenchanter , disenchanters , disenchanting , disenchantingly , disenchantment , disenchantments , disenchants

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Etymology

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Middle English: from dis- 'undo' + enchant 'enchant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disenchant' is also used in the context of magic to refer to the act of breaking a magical enchantment or spell.

2. In psychology, disenchantment is a common experience in romantic relationships and is often referred to as the 'honeymoon phase' ending.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disillusionment: A state of disappointment or loss of belief in something, often due to the revelation of unpleasant truths or the failure of expectations.

2. Desensitization: A process by which an organism or individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus and no longer reacts to it.

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Culture

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The term 'disenchant' has been used in various contexts in literature and art to depict a loss of innocence or a disillusionment with reality. For instance, in the novel 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad, the protagonist, Marlow, experiences disenchantment as he delves deeper into the dark and corrupt heart of the African jungle.

How to Memorize "disenchant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who was once filled with excitement and joy, but now looks disinterested and displeased. Visualize the word 'disenchant' as a key that unlocks this feeling of disappointment or loss of pleasure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disenchant' with the feeling of disappointment or loss of excitement. Think of a time when you felt disenchanted with something and recall the emotions you experienced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dis-en-chant' as 'Dis-pleased in-it' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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