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Disappoint

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
To fail to meet the expectations, hopes, or desires of someone.

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Examples:

Don't disappoint your parents by failing your exams.He didn't want to disappoint them with his decision.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the Old French word desapointier in the 15th century, it means to undo an appointment or arrangement, derived from des- meaning away and appointer meaning to make ready.

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