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dis·il·lu·sion
 disillusion
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
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 n
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disillusions, disillusioning, disillusioned |
| definition: |
to free or deprive of false beliefs or hopes; destroy the illusions of (someone).
The revolution had promised freedom, but its supporters were soon disillusioned by the rebels' establishment of an oppressive regime.I'm sorry to disillusion you, but you'd better make sure that the money you give to that charity will actually be used to help the children.- 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 |
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| derivation: |
disillusionment (n.) |
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