Disenamor

/ˌdɪsɪnˈæmər/ verb

Definition

To cause someone to lose their love, affection, or romantic feelings for someone else.

Etymology

From dis- (reversal) + enamor (from en- + amor, the Latin/French root for love). This archaic word literally means to reverse being in love.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and Romantic poets used variations of this word—when a lover's affections changed or cooled, they were 'disenamored,' giving English a poetic way to express romantic betrayal.

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