disillusion

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun freeing from false belief or illusions
  2. verb free from enchantment

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

disenchantment, disillusionment

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