DISABUSE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disabuse

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈbyüz

Definition of disabuse

as in to undeceive

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes let me disabuse you of your foolish notions

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Recent Examples of disabuse Only when he was disabused of that notion, the source said, would the team’s fortunes change. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Butcher sold a version of it, too—and was slowly, painfully disabused. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 20 May 2026 But the fear that Bacon has gathered everyone for something indulgent is quickly disabused in the silly and gory comedy where the fun all are having on screen extends to those who aren’t directly related. — Stephen Saito, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 The tourney at Ashford Meadow disabused him of these naive notions, thankfully, but not his own determination to be a good man. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disabuse

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He has been disillusioned for some time and has desired a move away but that knee complaint scuppered his chances in January and are likely to limit them going forward.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
That came after countries including France and Germany stepped up efforts to attract students disillusioned with the prospect of a US education.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of disillusion

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The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in the capital on Saturday.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Indrika Ratwatte, the acting assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the Security Council that the Kenscoff attack forced more than 2,600 people to flee their homes, many for the second or third time.

— Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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This year, Kansas voters disenchanted with the major-party candidates won’t have the option of casting a protest vote.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
If Daniels decides to litigate the matter, other former college stars who are disenchanted by their alma mater for one reason or another could similarly try to stop their schools from using their NIL.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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