desiludi

[deh-see-LOO-dee]

verb

to disillusion; to disappoint

1. to cause someone to lose faith, hope, or trust in something or someone

The broken promises desilluded many voters.

As promessas quebradas desiludiram muitos eleitores.

2. to strip away illusions or false beliefs

Reality desilluded him about his chances of success.

A realidade o desiludiu sobre suas chances de sucesso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desiludir

standard form used across Brazil

Portugal

desiludir

standard form used in Portugal

desiludir-se com algo

ficar desiludi(d)o com alguém

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