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disaccustom

American  
[dis-uh-kuhs-tuhm] / ˌdɪs əˈkʌs təm /

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to lose a habit.

    In the country I was quickly disaccustomed of sleeping late.
disaccustom British  
/ ˌdɪsəˈkʌstəm /

verb

  1. 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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