DIS ABUSE 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 What’s needed is to disabuse ourselves and others of the false belief in a power outside of God by yielding our fears and doubts to the conviction of Mind’s sweet control. — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disabuse

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In the wake of that disillusioning 20-3 loss last week at Seattle, after all, the Chiefs seized a 24-13 third-quarter lead over host Denver in a pivotal early-season matchup.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
He has long been disillusioned with the Democratic Party, saying its leaders have used Latinos as political props.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of disillusion

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Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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David Remnick interviews Gina Hinojosa, the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on how voters may be disenchanted enough to finally make that happen again.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Maher says that the fact that more than half the states allow capital punishment, but are issuing fewer death sentences, shows that the American people are disenchanted with the use of the death penalty.

— Nate Perez, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

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