Associations to the word «Disaffect»
Wiktionary
DISAFFECT, verb. To cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty; to alienate or estrange
Dictionary definition
DISAFFECT, verb. Arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.