DISENCHANT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

disenchant

verb

ˌdis-in-ˈchant

Definition of disenchant

as in to disabuse

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes if you thought that you could pass this course without doing any work, let me be the first to disenchant you

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Recent Examples of disenchant Nina Linh, who entered the race early on as a Democrat but has since identified as an independent, is hoping to make inroads with voters disenchanted by both parties. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 American workers are disenchanted, depressed and frustrated. — Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026 Advertisement That’s why much of my work now is focused on the young people who will soon be at the wheel; young people who are distraught and disenchanted by national and international institutions that have let so many down. — David Beasley, Time, 14 Nov. 2025 In a time when so many are disenchanted with medicine, Kimberly Lomis, a surgeon and vice president of medical education innovations at the American Medical Association, sees opportunity. — Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disenchant

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Despite my best efforts to disabuse the literary world of its witchy ideas about my favorite writer, the gothy teen who first fell in love with Sylvia’s work in the 90s still lives inside of me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
This Penelope is knowing, gossipy, disabused.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Definition of disabuse

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Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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