disillusion
3 synonyms for disillusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed.
“Meeting his hero in person only disillusioned him further.”
2. noun
The state of having lost a false belief, often leading to disappointment.
“Years of broken promises led to widespread disillusion with the government.”
How to use disillusion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disillusioned with
growing disillusion
Etymology
Built from dis- plus illusion — literally the removal of an illusion.
Full origin of disillusion →Frequently asked questions
What does “disillusion” mean?
The word “disillusion” means to make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed. In plain terms, losing a belief you once trusted, and the letdown that comes with realizing it wasn't true.
How do you pronounce “disillusion”?
“Disillusion” is pronounced dihs-ih-LOO-zhuhn (/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “disillusion” in a sentence?
Here is “disillusion” used in a sentence: “Meeting his hero in person only disillusioned him further.”
What part of speech is “disillusion”?
Depending on how it is used, “disillusion” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “disillusion” have?
“Disillusion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone realize that a belief they held was false, often leaving them disappointed.
