Definition of DISABUSE

disabuse

Meanings

Verb

  • free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
  • To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + abuse. Compare French désabuser.

Synonyms

undeceive

Scrabble Score: 11

disabuse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disabuse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disabuse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

disabuse is a valid Words With Friends word