DISILLUSIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disillusions

verb

present tense third-person singular of disillusion

as in disabuses

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes we were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life

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For other companies seeking to improve socio-economic mobility, Ellis advises collecting data and improving awareness first before introducing new schemes.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The most revealing moment at the Monaco Yacht Show may be the one in which someone advises a prospective client to walk away.

— Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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