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disabuse

verb

/ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

correct, enlighten, rectify, debunk, refute

mislead, deceive, delude

disabuse someone, disabuse notion, disabuse belief

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

Support or strengthen; prop up.

to divide or separate into parts or groups

To keep safe, to rescue, or to store for future use.