disillusion
Translation
to disillusion, to disappoint
Examples
The reality of the job will disillusion you.
The reality of the job will disillusion you.
He was disillusioned by his hero's behaviour.
He was disillusioned by his hero's behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) realize that a belief is false. The reality of the job will disillusion you.
to be disillusioned ((by sth.)) to be disappointed by (sth.). He was disillusioned by his hero's behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disappoint, disenchant; Antonyms: enchant, inspire
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (negation) + 'illusion'. It means to take away an illusion.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as 'destroy'. To 'disillusion' is to destroy an illusion.