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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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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But Hansford advises cities that reparations programs resting on that argument are unlikely to survive legal scrutiny.

— Adrian Florido, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Activist networks and legal scholars are rehearsing doomsday scenarios, planning mass protests and advising judges on ballot seizures and ICE deployments, underscoring fears that the midterms could stress-test American democracy.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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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
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

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