/ˌdɪsɪˈluːd/ DI-si-LOOD

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of illusions or false beliefs; to disillusion

“The harsh realities of war began to disillude her romantic notions of heroism.”

2. verb

to cause to lose faith or confidence in something

“The scandal disilluded many fans who had previously supported the celebrity.”

3. noun

the act of depriving someone of illusions or false beliefs

“Her disillude was a gradual process, as she learned more about the complexities of life.”