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disenchant

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænt/
dis · en · chant
Adjective:disenchanted
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Past Simple:disenchanted
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Past Participle:disenchanted
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Present Participle:disenchanting
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disenchant Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause someone to lose their naive faith, enthusiasm, or idealized belief in something; to free from illusion.

Example

"Years of bureaucratic delays and broken promises began to disenchant even the most dedicated volunteers."

2

To free a person or object from a magical spell or enchantment (especially in folklore and fantasy).

Example

"In the traditional folktale, only a selfless act of kindness could disenchant the prince and restore his human form."

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• Rhymes for disenchant

• Nearby Words

disempower
disempowering
disempowerment
disenchant
disenchanted
disenchantment
disenfranchise

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French désenchanter, formed from the prefix dés- ('undo') and enchanter ('to bewitch or charm'), ultimately tracing back to Latin incantare ('to chant a magic spell upon').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disenchant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disenchant
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