disaccustom

American

[dis-uh-kuhs-tuhm] / ˌdɪs əˈkʌs təm /

verb (used with object)

to cause to lose a habit.

In the country I was quickly disaccustomed of sleeping late.

disaccustom British

/ ˌdɪsəˈkʌstəm /

verb

to cause to lose a habit

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Etymology

Origin of disaccustom

1475–85; < Anglo-French desacustumer; Middle French, Old French. See dis- ¹, accustom

Example Sentences

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They see the peasant smiles very little, and altogether is not very kindly disposed and wants to disaccustom himself to the authorities.

From Mother by Gorky, Maksim

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