Disabuse of Meaning in English
expression
dɪsəbˈjus/, /dɪsəbˈjuz/ /ˈəv
dis-uh-BYOOZ uv
dˌɪsɐbjˈuːs/ /ˈɒv
dis-uh-BYOOS ov
Definition
To show someone that their belief or idea is wrong; to correct someone’s misunderstanding or false impression.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used with 'someone' as in 'disabuse someone of a notion'. Commonly appears in academic or written English. Never used for physical actions; always about beliefs or ideas. Do not confuse with 'abuse' (harm).
Spanish: desengañar de - quitar una idea equivocadaPortuguese (BR): desiludir de - tirar uma ilusãoPortuguese (PT): desenganar de - tirar uma ilusãoChinese (Simplified): 纠正（错误观念）Chinese (Traditional): 糾正（錯誤觀念）Hindi: भ्रम दूर करनाArabic: إزالة الوهم عن - تصحيح فكرة خاطئةBengali: ভ্রান্ত ধারণা থেকে বার করাRussian: разубедить вJapanese: 誤解を解く - 思い違いを正すVietnamese: làm ai đó hết ảo tưởngKorean: 오해를 바로잡다 - 환상을 깨주다Turkish: yanıltıdan uzaklaştırmakUrdu: غلط فہمی دور کرناIndonesian: menyadarkan dari - membetulkan anggapan keliru
Example Sentences
The teacher tried to disabuse him of his mistakes.
basic
She disabused me of the idea that it was easy.
basic
He tried to disabuse her of her fears.
basic
Let me disabuse you of the notion that money grows on trees.
natural
I hate to disabuse you of your dreams, but it's not realistic.
natural
She quickly disabused me of any hope that he would call.
natural