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Undeceive: meaning, definitions and examples

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undeceive

 

[ ʌn.dɪˈsiːv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

remove falsehood

To undeceive someone is to reveal the truth to them, effectively removing any misconceptions or false beliefs they may hold. This action helps a person see a situation or reality more clearly. It can often involve clarifying information or correcting misunderstandings. The term is frequently used when discussing the process of making a person aware of the reality of a situation they might have misunderstood.

Synonyms

clarify, disabuse, enlighten

Examples of usage

  • The detective had to undeceive the witness about the events of that night.
  • She found it difficult to undeceive her friend who believed in the rumor.
  • It was his responsibility to undeceive the public about the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "undeceive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenganar

🇮🇳 धोखा हटाना

🇩🇪 enttäuschen

🇮🇩 membongkar

🇺🇦 розчаровувати

🇵🇱 rozczarować

🇯🇵 誤解を解く

🇫🇷 décevoir

🇪🇸 desengañar

🇹🇷 gerçekleri açığa çıkarmak

🇰🇷 속박을 풀다

🇸🇦 كشف الحقيقة

🇨🇿 odhalit

🇸🇰 odhaliť

🇨🇳 揭穿

🇸🇮 razkriti

🇮🇸 afhjúpa

🇰🇿 шатасуды жою

🇬🇪 შეცდომის მოხსნა

🇦🇿 aldadıcı fikirləri aradan qaldırmaq

🇲🇽 desengañar

Etymology

The word 'undeceive' traces its origins back to the early 19th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'reverse' and the verb 'deceive,' which comes from the Latin 'decipere,' meaning 'to seize, ensnare, or catch.' The prefix 'un-' is used to indicate the act of negating or reversing the action described by the root verb. Thus, 'undeceive' literally means to reverse the act of deceiving, allowing someone to see the truth that was previously obscured. The notion of deceit has been a part of human interactions long before the term was coined, reflecting the ongoing struggle between truth and falsehood throughout history. Over time, 'undeceive' has maintained its utility in contexts where clarification and revelation of the truth are necessary, highlighting the importance of transparency in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,093 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.