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dis·il·lu·sion
 disillusion
- pronunciation:
- dIs
ih
lu
zh
 n
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disillusioned, disillusioning, disillusions |
| definition: |
to free or deprive of false beliefs or hopes; destroy the illusions of (someone).
- antonyms:
- deceive
- similar words:
- dismay
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| related words: |
disappoint, let down |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the condition or fact of being without illusions.
Disillusion set in as soon as we knew the facts. |
| related words: |
despair |
| derivation: |
disillusionment (n.) |
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