as in disillusioning
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes
let me disabuse you of your foolish notions
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And what seemed most probably was a blip ultimately dominoed into the disillusioning 2025 season that will come to a merciful end on Sunday in Las Vegas.—
Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
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Italy’s established political parties failed to respond effectively to the crisis, disillusioning voters.—
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Faber will remain with the company and executive produce both new and existing projects, along with advising on the creative and commercial strategy of the business.—
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Kellyanne Conway’s firm is advising Netflix, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
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The pastor approaches the line without fully disenchanting; a magician drawing attention to the trick without disowning its power.—
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
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“Disabusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabusing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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