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
