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 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 The tourney at Ashford Meadow disabused him of these naive notions, thankfully, but not his own determination to be a good man. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for disabuse

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Voters say they are disillusioned Platner’s campaigned galvanized hundreds of volunteers around the state.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
We might be disillusioned with voting.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026

Definition of disillusion

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Baez advises adjusting sleep schedules two to three days before the flight and focusing on syncing their circadian rhythm with the new time zone by keeping screens dim.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Make Your Experience Relevant Mid-career professionals are sometimes advised to remove dates from their résumés, shorten their work histories or avoid appearing overqualified.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of advise

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For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Earlier, sources told CNN that the crown prince raised concerns over plans to strike Iran during the call.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tell

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In a time when so many are disenchanted with medicine, Kimberly Lomis, a surgeon and vice president of medical education innovations at the American Medical Association, sees opportunity.

— Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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

Definition of disenchant

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