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desencantar

[deh-zehn-kahn-TAHR]
verb
to disenchant; to break a spell; to disappoint
1. To remove a magical spell or enchantment from someone or something
The wizard helped to disenchant the cursed castle.
O mago ajudou a desencantar o castelo amaldiçoado.
2. To cause disappointment; to disillusion someone about something they believed in
The truth about the scandal disenchanted many supporters.
A verdade sobre o escândalo desencantou muitos apoiadores.
3. To lose charm or appeal; to become less attractive or interesting
The movie didn't disenchant me, but it was predictable.
O filme não me desencantou, mas foi previsível.
NYC Slang
to kill the vibe; to harsh someone's mellow
Synonyms
desiludirdesapontardesencantar-sedesmagiar
Antonyms
encantarfascinarseduziriludir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desencantar
Standard usage in both literal (magical) and figurative (disappointment) contexts
São Paulo
desencantar
Common in both urban and colloquial speech
Portugal
desencantar
Standard European Portuguese; slightly more formal tone in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

desencantar-se de alguém - to become disillusioned with someone
desencantar-se da vida - to lose hope or enthusiasm for life
estar desencantado(a) - to be disillusioned or disappointed
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