undeceive

verb

ˌən-di-ˈsēv How to pronounce undeceive (audio)
Definition of undeceivenext
as in to disabuse
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions

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  1. disabuse
  2. disillusion
  3. disenchant
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  • But her first few studies quickly disabused her of this notion.
    science.org, science.org, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The Menendez Brothers completely disabuses the viewer of that notion.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of disabuse
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  • And according to Blueprint, these men often feel pessimistic and disillusioned about America and its political system—something Trump has capitalized on, positioning himself as the antiestablishment figure being victimized by the Washington political elite.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of disillusion
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  • Jane Hall, Associate Professor, School of Communication, American University Trump's appearance on Rogan's podcast plays into Trump's strategy of bypassing traditional media to reach a demographic disenchanted with mainstream outlets.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Here's why While Obama's speech was aimed at turning out Democratic voters, the Harris campaign has also attempted to appeal to undecided voters and Republicans who may be disenchanted with Trump in the final weeks of the campaign.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of disenchant
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