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
This is also why disabusing new believers of such opinions can feel like plucking shell fragments from a cooking omelet.
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Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
There is no shortage of opportunities for children, particularly Black and brown ones, to be disabused of their fantasies.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
With the holidays fast approaching and heightened prices a top-tier concern for consumers, the administration is also campaigning to disabuse the public of the notion that tariffs are fueling inflation at retail.
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Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Nov. 2025
Against a barely upright Niners roster (especially wounded in the passing game), Sean McVay’s squad should sweep the leg and disabuse anyone of the notion San Francisco is a contender.
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J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disabuse
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
There is no shortage of opportunities for children, particularly Black and brown ones, to be disabused of their fantasies.
—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
With the holidays fast approaching and heightened prices a top-tier concern for consumers, the administration is also campaigning to disabuse the public of the notion that tariffs are fueling inflation at retail.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Nov. 2025
Against a barely upright Niners roster (especially wounded in the passing game), Sean McVay’s squad should sweep the leg and disabuse anyone of the notion San Francisco is a contender.
—
J.j. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabuse
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We might be disillusioned with voting.
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For a time, their actions inspired many climate and environmental activists who were disillusioned with nonviolence.
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Its drone warfare teams are now advising NATO nations (and regularly beating them in war game simulations).
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Authorities advised sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activity as smoke levels increase.
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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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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.
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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.
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“Disabuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabuse. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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