💡disabuse

verb
/ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example Sentences

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

Synonyms

correct, enlighten, rectify, debunk, refute

Antonyms

mislead, deceive, delude

Collocations

disabuse someone, disabuse notion, disabuse belief

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