disabuse

Definition

To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).

Etymology

From dis- + abuse. Compare French désabuser.

Example Sentences

• "I had been too profoundly disabused of life's dearest illusions ever again to allow of their sweet engrossment."
• "If we had any hopes or illusions about the National Party before they came into office, we were disabused of them quickly."
• "If anyone thought the auction house was about art and not commerce, they should finally be disabused of that notion by the prospect of an international tour for a photo of Posh Spice fishing, captioned: “my brother cruz was the best but i didn’t catch anything – annoying but still fun”."