as in disillusioning
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
let me disabuse you of your foolish notions
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And what seemed most probably was a blip ultimately dominoed into the disillusioning 2025 season that will come to a merciful end on Sunday in Las Vegas.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Jan. 2026 -
Italy’s established political parties failed to respond effectively to the crisis, disillusioning voters.—
ERIK JONES,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Sep. 2022
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Other types of boards may focus only on advising or fundraising.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Consulting firms invoke it when advising executives navigating volatility.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The pastor approaches the line without fully disenchanting; a magician drawing attention to the trick without disowning its power.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Before her resignation, Adams Kellum and others from LAHSA defended the agency by telling key results.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Engage by telling stories, adding unique insights, sharing actionable results, showing nuance, and asking questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Disabusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabusing. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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