disimagine

/dɪˌsɪmæɡˈiːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or dismiss an image or a person from one’s thoughts or imagination.

“She couldn’t disimagine the haunting memories of her childhood home.”

2. verb

to remove or eliminate something from one’s imagination or thoughts, especially a disturbing or unpleasant image.

“He had to disimagine the gruesome details of the accident.”

3. verb

to remove or eliminate an image or concept from one’s mind, often in order to think clearly or rationally.

“After a long day, she had to disimagine all her worries and focus on her work.”

Synonyms

  • delete
  • dismiss
  • erase
  • obliterate

Antonyms

  • envision
  • imagine
  • picture