Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shatter-a-illusion

phrase
ˈʃætər ə ɪˈluːʒən
Definition
To break apart or destroy a false belief or deceptive perception.
Examples
  • When she learned the truth about the situation, it felt like someone had shatter-a-illusion she had been living with for years.
  • The documentary aimed to shatter-a-illusion regarding the effects of climate change.
Meaning
The act of exposing the truth that dispels a misleading image or concept.
Synonyms
  • dispel a myth
  • break a delusion
  • reveal the truth