wean vs disaffect
disaffect vs weanwean and disaffect both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wean | No | No | Yes | No |
| disaffect | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
disaffect is a hypernym of
wean; that is, disaffect is a
word with a broader meaning than wean:
- wean: detach the affections of
- disaffect: arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
| wean (verb) | disaffect (verb) |
|---|---|
| gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk | arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness |
| detach the affections of |
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