disentrance: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very RareLiterary, Formal, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “disentrance” mean?
To break a trance, charm, or enchantment.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To break a trance, charm, or enchantment; to free from a state of rapture or bewilderment.
To bring someone back to reality or a state of normal awareness; to free from a powerful spell, illusion, or captivating influence, whether literal or metaphorical.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No substantive difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Connotes literary or archaic style. May be associated with classic fantasy literature or poetic description.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both corpora. Likely only encountered in specific literary or historical texts.
Grammar
How to Use “disentrance” in a Sentence
[Subject] disentrances [Direct Object][Subject] disentrances [Direct Object] from [Indirect Object/State]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “disentrance” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The wizard's counterspell was needed to disentrance the knight from the faerie queen's glamour.
- A sudden, loud noise can sometimes disentrance a person lost in deep thought.
American English
- The hero's true love's kiss was the only thing powerful enough to disentrance her from the curse.
- He needed a strong cup of coffee to disentrance himself after the long, mesmerizing lecture.
adverb
British English
- No standard adverb form.
American English
- No standard adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No standard adjective form. Use 'disentrancing' as a rare participle adjective: 'a disentrancing charm'.
American English
- No standard adjective form. Use 'disentrancing' as a rare participle adjective: 'the disentrancing effect of reality'.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Rare, possibly in literary criticism discussing themes of enchantment or psychological states.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used in mainstream technical fields; potentially in niche discussions of hypnosis or folklore studies.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “disentrance”
- Misspelling as 'disentrance' (double 'r').
- Using it as a synonym for 'disengage' in non-magical/psychological contexts.
- Confusing it with the noun 'entrance' (doorway).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare and primarily used in literary or formal contexts.
'Disentrance' specifically implies freeing from a trance-like or spellbound state of mind. 'Disenchant' is broader, meaning to free from enchantment or to disillusion someone.
Yes, it can be used metaphorically to describe bringing someone out of a state of deep absorption, daydreaming, or psychological fixation.
There is no standard, widely recognised noun form. One might use 'disentrancement' (very rare) or rephrase using 'the act of disentrancing' or 'release from the trance'.
To break a trance, charm, or enchantment.
Disentrance is usually literary, formal, archaic in register.
Disentrance: in British English it is pronounced /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtrɑːns/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈtræns/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “none specific to this word”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of DIS- (undoing) + ENTRANCE (as in a magical trance). To 'disentrance' is to undo someone's entranced state.
Conceptual Metaphor
AWARENESS IS WAKING; FREEDOM IS RELEASE FROM BONDS.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'disentrance' be LEAST appropriate?