Associations to the word «Disaffection»

Wiktionary

DISAFFECTION, noun. Discontent; unrest.
DISAFFECTION, noun. Alienation; loss of loyalty.

Dictionary definition

DISAFFECTION, noun. The feeling of being alienated from other people.
DISAFFECTION, noun. Disloyalty to the government or to established authority; "the widespread disaffection of the troops".

Wise words

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