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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We might be disillusioned with voting.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
For a time, their actions inspired many climate and environmental activists who were disillusioned with nonviolence.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of disillusion

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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The National Park Service advises visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from bison at all times and to never approach the animals.

— Sara Smart, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of advise

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Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, told the AP his clients were innocent of the charges.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Residents from Minnesota to Washington, DC, told CNN the noxious air has disrupted their lives, seeping into everything from their health and leisure to their businesses and family life.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 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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