What does disillusion mean?
Disillusion means (transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant..
Disillusion
/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.
- (countable) The act or process of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief or illusion.
- (uncountable) The state of being freed from a constructed or imposed illusion; the recognition of an underlying truth previously obscured by a false or controlled narrative.
Example Sentences
To disillusion a man is not to break him, but to open his eyes to the machinery behind the curtain.
Disillusion is not disappointment; it is the breaking of the spell—the moment the veil falls and truth becomes inescapable.
Synonyms for disillusion
Antonyms for disillusion
Related Words
Word Forms
- disillusions
- disillusioning
- disillusioned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disillusion?
Common synonyms include disillusionment, awakening, clarity, revelation.
What is the opposite of disillusion?
Possible antonyms include delight, enthrall, ravish, enrapture.
How do you use disillusion in a sentence?
To disillusion a man is not to break him, but to open his eyes to the machinery behind the curtain.
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