disillusion
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/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn/
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/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒn/
to make someone realize that their hopes or beliefs are not as good as they thought
I hate to disillusion you, but not everyone is as honest as you.
the feeling of disappointment when you realize that something is not as good as you hoped
There is growing disillusion with the political system.