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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disaffection1

First recorded in 1595–1605; dis- 1 + affection 1
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Much of the disaffection comes from habitual Democratic voters who see the party’s leaders as slow-moving and timid while the Trump administration continues with its rampage against democratic structures.

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Given Labour's large majority there is no prospect of the government losing the vote but it could become a focus of broader disaffection.

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But there is the possibility that it becomes the locus of broader disaffection with the government's direction.

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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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