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unacquaint

verb

Etymology

From un- + acquaint.

  1. derived from cognoscō
  2. derived from accognitus
  3. derived from accognitō
  4. derived from acointier
  5. inherited from aqueynten
  6. prefixed as unacquaint — “un + acquaint”

Definitions

  1. To undo (one's or someone's) acquaintance (with someone or something).

    • he […] is a scoundrel, and I'm going to unacquaint myself with him.
    • It might be prudent for us to unacquaint ourselves with what apparently won't work and reacquaint ourselves with the truths and promises of God's Word.

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