as in to disabuse
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions
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Verb
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This Penelope is knowing, gossipy, disabused.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026 -
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
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We might be disillusioned with voting.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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For a time, their actions inspired many climate and environmental activists who were disillusioned with nonviolence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Many groups want to spur midterm turnout among Black voters, and others are disenchanted with white conservatives' maneuvers in racially diverse places.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Nina Linh, who entered the race early on as a Democrat but has since identified as an independent, is hoping to make inroads with voters disenchanted by both parties.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Undeceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeceive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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