Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

undeceive

verb
/ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/
Definition
To free from deception or misunderstanding; to reveal the truth of something to someone who has been misled.
Examples
  • I had to undeceive her about the project deadline, as it had been moved up.
  • After hearing the true story, he felt it was necessary to undeceive his friends.
Meaning
To clarify or inform someone who has been mistaken or misoriented about a certain situation or fact.
Synonyms
  • disillusion
  • enlighten
  • clarify
  • inform