disabuse

Meanings

• Verb

  To contradict or refute an erroneous belief or idea; debunk.

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Synonyms

undeceive

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Variants

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disabuse , disabused , disabuses , disabusing

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Etymology

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Disabuse comes from the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'absus' meaning 'free'. It originally meant 'to set free from error' or 'to free from ignorance'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disabuse' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Disabuse is often used in scientific literature to refer to the process of correcting misconceptions about scientific facts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Correction: The act of making something right or setting the record straight.

2. Debunking: The process of disproving a myth or false belief.

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Culture

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Disabuse is often used in the context of debunking myths or misconceptions. It can be found in various fields such as science, politics, and religion where false beliefs need to be corrected.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin roots of the word 'disabuse' to help recall its meaning.

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