Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unfool

verb
/ʌnˈfuːl/
Definition
To not be deceived or tricked; to see through a deception.
Examples
  • The magician tried his best to fool the audience, but she managed to unfool everyone with her keen observation.
  • After reviewing the facts, he was quick to unfool his friends who had fallen for the prank.
  • It takes a sharp mind to unfool oneself when faced with clever lies.
Meaning
The act of realizing the truth in a situation where one might have been misled.
Synonyms
  • discern
  • unmask
  • see through
  • extricate