disabuse

🇬🇧 UK/.disә'bju:z/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To free someone from a mistaken belief or false impression; to correct a misconception.

纠正(某人的)错误观念,使省悟

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
abusestem
=disabuse

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I had to disabuse her of the notion that money alone brings happiness.

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