How to Pronounce "disabuse"
word
dɪsəbˈjus/, /dɪsəbˈjuz
dis-uh-BYOOZ
dˌɪsɐbjˈuːs
dis-uh-BYOOZ
Definition
To show someone that a belief or idea they have is wrong and help them understand what is true.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsəbˈjus/, /dɪsəbˈjuz
British English
dˌɪsɐbjˈuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-uh-BYOOZ
UK
dis-uh-BYOOZ
Listen in Context
I tried to disabuse her of the idea that money brings happiness.
Can you disabuse him of his misunderstanding?
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their false beliefs.
She was hard to disabuse because she truly believed the rumors.