disillusioning Synonyms

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freeing from illusion or false belief

The politician's empty promises proved disillusioning to his followers.
The harsh realities of life can be disillusioning for idealistic young people.
The disillusioning experience of being cheated out of money made her wary of online shopping.
The disillusioning lack of progress in peace talks led to renewed fighting.
The politician's disillusioning performance in the debate led to a decline in his poll numbers.
The disillusioning news of the company's financial losses sent its stock price plummeting.
The disillusioning realization that her dream job was not what she had imagined led her to quit and pursue a different career.
The disillusioning experience of being betrayed by a close friend led her to become more guarded in her relationships.
The disillusioning discovery that her favorite celebrity was involved in a scandal led her to lose faith in the entertainment industry.
The disillusioning news of the environmental damage caused by the oil spill led to public outcry and demands for stricter regulations.

freeing from illusion or false belief

undeceiving, telling,disabusing, disenchanting, advising,disclosing, apprising, refuting, filling in, clueing (in)

kidding, fooling, misrepresenting, tricking, kidding,misleading, deluding, tricking, deluding, snowing

The politician's empty promises proved disillusioning to his followers.

The harsh realities of life can be disillusioning for idealistic young people.

The disillusioning experience of being cheated out of money made her wary of online shopping.

The disillusioning lack of progress in peace talks led to renewed fighting.