undeceive

verb

un·​de·​ceive ˌən-di-ˈsēv How to pronounce undeceive (audio)
undeceived; undeceiving; undeceives

transitive verb

: to free from deception, illusion, or error

Examples of undeceive in a Sentence

promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undeceive was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Undeceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeceive. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

undeceive

verb
un·​de·​ceive ˌən-di-ˈsēv How to pronounce undeceive (audio)
: to free from deception or error

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