B2verbformalemotionssociety
US/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən/
to make someone realize that something they believed in is not as good or true as they thought
In context
I don't want to disillusion you, but the job is not as glamorous as it sounds.
The scandal disillusioned many voters who had trusted the party for years.
It was the long hours that finally disillusioned her about a career in medicine.
Words that go with disillusion
verb + noun
- disillusion votersBroken promises can disillusion voters quickly.
- disillusion young peopleLow pay may disillusion young people entering the field.
verb + preposition
- be disillusioned withMany fans were disillusioned with the team's performance.
- disillusion someone aboutYears of experience disillusioned him about politics.
adverb + verb
- gently disillusionShe had to gently disillusion the child about Santa Claus.
- bitterly disillusionThe war bitterly disillusioned a whole generation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was disillusion with his job.Correct: He was disillusioned with his job.