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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Disaffect \Dis`af*fect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disaffected; p. pr. & vb. n. Disaffecting.] 1. To alienate or diminish the affection of; to make unfriendly or less friendly; to fill with discontent and unfriendliness. [1913 Webster] They had attempted to disaffect and discontent his majesty's late army. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 2. To disturb the functions of; to disorder. [1913 Webster] It disaffects the bowels. --Hammond. [1913 Webster] 3. To lack affection for; to be alienated from, or indisposed toward; to dislike. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]