English Explanatory Dictionary

disillusion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.
noun
  1. The act or process of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief or illusion.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

/dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disillusion.wav

Word forms

disillusion disillusions disillusioning disillusioned

Etymology

From dis- + illusion: literally, the removal or undoing of illusion.

Synonyms

disillusionment awakening clarity revelation

Derived words

disillusioned disillusionment
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