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 To capitalize on the moment, Democrats first have to disabuse themselves of the notion that this is just a return to normal. — David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for disabuse

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Paradoxically, while these entertaining figures can attract voters disillusioned with traditional politics, the ballots cast for them also add to their parties’ total under Brazil’s electoral system.

— Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Paradoxically, while these entertaining figures can attract voters disillusioned with traditional politics, the ballots cast for them also add to their parties' total under Brazil's electoral system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disillusion

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However, a letter Lowen uncovers later claims the manuscript was purely fictional and a writing exercise she was advised to do by her publisher.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Forge has brought in Head of Gaming & Interactive Experiences Léonidas Vesperini and former Lionsgate SVP Marc Lorber is advising the company, which launched over the summer.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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But the old dispensation was also something like the countryside of his childhood, which experience has disenchanted.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Citizens on both sides of the aisle have become increasingly disenchanted with billionaires spending record sums to influence elections and policy while increasing their own net worths and driving up the cost of living for everyone else.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

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