Disenchants

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃænts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of disenchant; causes someone to lose their illusions or become disappointed.

Etymology

Regular conjugation of disenchant; adds the -s suffix for third person singular present tense following standard English verb rules.

Kelly Says

The frequency of 'disenchants' in literary contexts shows how central disappointment and loss of innocence are to storytelling—almost every coming-of-age narrative contains moments where reality 'disenchants' the protagonist.

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