DISILLUSIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disillusions

verb

present tense third-person singular of disillusion

as in disabuses

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes we were disillusioned when we saw how the movie star acted in real life

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Goldman also advises on sports deals and sells wealth services to the same clients.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Return policies matter most on clearance, and the FTC advises reviewing refund rules and return shipping costs before buying.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

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