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disabuse
[ dis-uh-byooz ]
verb (used with object)
- to free (a person) from deception or error.
disabuse
/ ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz /
verb
- trusually foll byof to rid (oneself, another person, etc) of a mistaken or misguided idea; set right
Derived Forms
- ˌdisaˈbusal, noun
Other Words From
- disa·busal noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
And while race and class aren’t explicitly addressed, it’s impossible not to view our protagonist’s actions through a ready-made privilege that Eastwood doesn’t disabuse us of pondering.
Answering hard questions runs the risk of disabusing some voters of who they think or hope she is.
He added: “We’re taking a look at it. But I would disabuse you at this early hour of any connection to Ukraine.”
The White House has quickly said there is no indication that Ukraine or any Ukrainians were involved in the attack, with a spokesperson saying they wanted to "disabuse" reporters of any connection.
“Moonshine,” a Canadian dramedy available on the CW’s website, has enough dysfunction and wild behavior to largely disabuse one of this dream … but enough Canadian charm that it still holds a certain appeal.
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