Antonyms for enamor


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ih-nam-er
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈnæm ər


Definition of enamor

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French enamorer "to fall in love with; to inspire love (12c., Modern French enamourer), from en-, causative prefix (see en- (1)), + amour "love," from amare "to love" (see Amy). An equivalent formation to Provençal, Spanish, Portuguese enamorar, Italian innamorare.
  • verb fascinate, captivate
Example sentences :
  • Genius, enamor'd of his fruitful bride, Assumes new force and elevates his pride.
  • Extract from : « The Columbiad » by Joel Barlow
  • Boreas, enamor'd of no few of these, The pasture sought, and cover'd them in form280 Of a steed azure-maned.
  • Extract from : « The Iliad of Homer » by Homer

Synonyms for enamor

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