undeceive

[ˌʌndɪˈsiːv]

undeceive Definition

  • 1to free someone from a false belief or misconception
  • 2to reveal the truth to someone who has been deceived

Using undeceive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "undeceive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had to undeceive him about his chances of getting the job.

  • Example

    It is important to undeceive people about the dangers of smoking.

  • Example

    She was undeceived about his true intentions.

  • Example

    The evidence undeceived the jury about the defendant's guilt.

undeceive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for undeceive

Antonyms for undeceive

Phrases with undeceive

  • to stop believing something that is not true

    Example

    He had to undeceive himself about his ability to finish the project on time.

  • to tell someone the truth about something they believe that is not true

    Example

    I had to undeceive him about the real cost of the car he wanted to buy.

  • to make someone understand the truth about something that they have been mistaken about

    Example

    The evidence undeceived the public as to the politician's true motives.

Origins of undeceive

from French 'décevoir', meaning 'to deceive'

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Summary: undeceive in Brief

The verb 'undeceive' [ˌʌndɪˈsiːv] means to free someone from a false belief or misconception, or to reveal the truth to someone who has been deceived. It can be used in phrases like 'undeceive oneself,' meaning to stop believing something that is not true, and 'undeceive somebody about something,' meaning to tell someone the truth about something they believe that is not true.