Word of the Day:
disabuse
What It Means
To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).
Disabuse in Context
“If we had any hopes or illusions about the National Party before they came into office, we were disabused of them quickly.”
Did You Know?
From dis- + abuse. Compare French désabuser.
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