-
Disenchant (verb):
To disillusion or free from false beliefs, hopes, or romanticized notions; to cause someone or something to lose their sense of enchantment.
Disenchanting is the act of examining or revealing the true nature or reality of something or someone, often resulting in the loss or destruction of previously held illusions, ideals, or admiration. It involves dispelling any magical or idealized perception and revealing the harsh or disappointing reality.
The process of disenchanting can occur in various contexts, such as personal relationships, experiences, perceptual shifts, or discoveries. It can be initiated by questioning, skepticism, or the ultimate realization that what was once believed to be awe-inspiring or extraordinary is, in fact, ordinary or flawed.
In a social or cultural context, disenchanting can involve challenging commonly held beliefs, exposing falsehoods, or uncovering hidden agendas. It may involve shedding light on the less glamorous aspects of people, events, or institutions, often resulting in disillusionment or a loss of faith.
The primary objective of disenchanting is to strip away any false sense of wonder or mystique in order to achieve a more realistic or accurate understanding of the subject matter. It can be a liberating process, allowing individuals to see the world with a clearer lens and make informed decisions based on facts rather than illusions or false expectations.
-
To deliver from the power of charms or bells; to free from fascination or delusion.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "disenchant" has its roots in the Old French word "desenchanter", which was derived from the Latin words "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") and "incantare" (meaning "to put under a spell"). Therefore, "disenchant" combines these elements to signify the act of removing or ending a spell or enchantment. Over time, the term expanded in meaning and became associated with the idea of dispelling illusions, disillusionment, or breaking a state of fascination or enchantment.
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have disenchanted
you
would have disenchanted
he/she/it
would have disenchanted
we
would have disenchanted
they
would have disenchanted
I
would have disenchant
you
would have disenchant
he/she/it
would have disenchant
we
would have disenchant
they
would have disenchant
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been disenchanting
you
would have been disenchanting
he/she/it
would have been disenchanting
we
would have been disenchanting
they
would have been disenchanting
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would disenchant
you
would disenchant
he/she/it
would disenchant
we
would disenchant
they
would disenchant
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be disenchanting
you
would be disenchanting
he/she/it
would be disenchanting
we
would be disenchanting
they
would be disenchanting
FUTURE
I
will disenchant
you
will disenchant
he/she/it
will disenchant
we
will disenchant
they
will disenchant
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be disenchanting
you
will be disenchanting
he/she/it
will be disenchanting
we
will be disenchanting
they
will be disenchanting
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have disenchanted
you
will have disenchanted
he/she/it
will have disenchanted
we
will have disenchanted
they
will have disenchanted
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been disenchanting
you
will have been disenchanting
he/she/it
will have been disenchanting
we
will have been disenchanting
they
will have been disenchanting
IMPERATIVE
you
disenchant
we
let´s disenchant
to disenchant
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was disenchanting
you
were disenchanting
he/she/it
was disenchanting
we
were disenchanting
they
were disenchanting
PAST PARTICIPLE
disenchanted
PAST PERFECT
I
had disenchanted
you
had disenchanted
he/she/it
had disenchanted
we
had disenchanted
they
had disenchanted
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been disenchanting
you
had been disenchanting
he/she/it
had been disenchanting
we
had been disenchanting
they
had been disenchanting
PRESENT
I
disenchant
you
disenchant
he/she/it
disenchants
we
disenchant
they
disenchant
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am disenchanting
you
are disenchanting
he/she/it
is disenchanting
we
are disenchanting
they
are disenchanting
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
disenchanting
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have disenchanted
you
have disenchanted
he/she/it
has disenchanted
we
have disenchanted
they
have disenchanted
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been disenchanting
you
have been disenchanting
he/she/it
has been disenchanting
we
have been disenchanting
they
have been disenchanting
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
disenchant
SIMPLE PAST
I
disenchanted
you
disenchanted
he/she/it
disenchanted
we
disenchanted
they
disenchanted
