Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disabuse

verb
/ˌdɪs.əˈbjuːz/
Definition
To free someone from a mistaken belief or misconception.
Examples
  • She tried to disabuse him of his wrong notion about the project.
  • The teacher worked hard to disabuse the students of the myth surrounding the topic.
  • He needed someone to disabuse him of his childhood fantasies.
Meaning
To set right or to correct someone’s wrong ideas or thoughts.
Synonyms
  • Correct
  • Enlighten
  • Clarify
  • Inform
  • Rectify