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What were some examples of the prefix dis?

Here are some examples of the prefix "dis-" and words it creates:

Meaning: "opposite of", "not", "lack of", "removal"

General examples:

* Disarm: To remove weapons, make harmless

* Disagree: To have a different opinion

* Disapprove: To not approve of something

* Disconnect: To break a connection

* Discourage: To make someone less confident or enthusiastic

* Dislike: To not like something

* Disorder: A lack of order or organization

* Disappear: To vanish, become invisible

* Dishonest: Not truthful, lacking integrity

* Disobey: To refuse to follow a command or rule

More specific examples:

* Disadvantage: A factor that makes something less likely to succeed

* Disbelief: The feeling of not believing something

* Discomfort: A feeling of unease or pain

* Discontent: Dissatisfaction or unhappiness

* Disgrace: Shame or dishonor

* Disillusionment: The feeling of having your hopes or beliefs shattered

* Dismay: Discouragement or disappointment

* Disregard: To ignore or pay no attention to something

* Disrespect: To treat someone or something with disrespect

* Distrust: A lack of confidence in someone or something

* Disrupt: To interrupt or break up something

* Dissemble: To hide one's true feelings or intentions

These are just a few examples, and there are many more words that use the prefix "dis-".

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