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.
—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
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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In fact, the tax relief in the governor’s proposal would still benefit wealthy homeowners, and DeSantis has touted Florida as a safe haven for billionaires disillusioned with liberal strongholds like California and New York.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Our research shows that employees actually have more mixed feelings about hybrid work, with some becoming disillusioned.—
Alanah Mitchell,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The islands of Paulau, Yap, and Micronesia were advised to listen to the latest information from officials, the weather service said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The multilingual avatar can advise on what to do when your bank certificates of deposit are maturing, for example, or how to manage your children’s college fund.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town in Sarangani in the Philippines, told Reuters that the police building had some cracks immediately after the quake, which occurred during their flag-raising ceremony.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The suspect is likely the father of the two children, police told ABC-7.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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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.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Disabuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabuse. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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