disaffection

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disaffection  /ˌdɪs ə ˈfɛk ʃən/ ? Meaning of "disaffection"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the feeling of being alienated from other people
  2. (n) disloyalty to the government or to established authority

Synonym(s)

estrangement

Usage(s):

  1. Two months later, Newt Gingrich and company capitalized on disaffection with the Democrats that peaked on Election Day and pulverized the Dems' Capitol Hill majorities.
  2. Even so, the long controversy over what is normally a routine authorization became an index of deepening congressional disaffection with the war.
  3. Reds have fought without planes), but until recently Chou was plagued with disaffection among his airmen.

Quotes

  1. "These divides and disparities lead to disaffection, large-scale migration and discord," Singh said, a rare link drawn between economic inequality and internal security by a top government leader. "In many cases internal security problems...
    on Dec 20, 2007 By: Manmohan Singh Source: Reuters India

  2. Mr Rabbitte added: "Labour has been pushing for a general election because of the terrible disaffection that is out there. The demoralisation is reflected in this poll in that the people just don't believe that those who are responsible for leading...
    on Jun 11, 2010 By: Pat Rabbitte Source: Belfast Telegraph

  3. "Political situations with a theological overlay are causing disaffection or antagonism between communities of the same faith, and even more so amongst different faiths," said the Aga Khan. "At the centre of this turbulence is Islam. We...
    on Jul 12, 2007 By: Aga Khan III Source: Canada NewsWire (press release)

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