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undeceive

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un·de·ceive  (nd-sv)
tr.v. un·de·ceived, un·de·ceiv·ing, un·de·ceives
To free from illusion or deception.
unde·ceiva·ble adj.
unde·ceiva·bly adv.
undeceive [ˌʌndɪˈsiːv]
vb
(tr) to reveal the truth to (someone previously misled or deceived); enlighten
undeceivable  adj
undeceiver  n
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Verb1.undeceiveundeceive - free from deception or illusion      
inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights"
deceive, lead astray, betray - cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Translations
undeceive [ˈʌndɪˈsiːv] VT → desengañar, desilusionar
undeceive
vt → aufklären


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On the contrary, every particular relative to his sister was meant to be kept as much as possible to myself; and if I endeavour to undeceive people as to the rest of his conduct, who will believe me?
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
To set this point at rest, for once and for ever, we hasten to undeceive them, and stride to its commencement.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles View in context
`That is indeed unfortunate; but if you are really blameless, cannot you undeceive them?
Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context
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