DISABUSE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disabuse

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈbyüz

Definition of disabuse next

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 on the Web But then a mother’s screams would pierce the air and disabuse me of the thought. —

Ahmed Abu Artema, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024 Even the principal, Grant Moretti (Enrico Colantoni, whose rapport with Alvarez is a highlight of the series), tries to disabuse our hero of his high-mindedness. —

Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024 Washington and its partners must also disabuse Beijing of any suspicion that the U.S. commitment to Taiwan is weakening. —

Ryan Hass, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2023 At a panini spot in Old Towne Orange, Daniels quickly disabused me of my low-key transphobia. —

Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for disabuse

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This election season, voters said they are disillusioned by both major parties, especially over the handling of the war in Gaza.

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Nebraska does not have a Democratic Senate candidate in its general election, so Osborn’s candidacy represents an independent candidate that has a wide electorate to pull from, including Democrats without a candidate, Democratic-leaning independents and voters disillusioned with partisan politics.

Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024