verb as in strong fondness

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disillusion, dull

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Example Sentences

Example:The mishandling of the crisis disillusions the public.

Definition:To strip of an illusion; make someone realize that a cherished belief or ideal is false or unrealistic. It often means to cause disappointment, especially by showing someone that something is not as good or wonderful as they thought.

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Example:The lecture was so dull that students were all yawning.

Definition:Lacking interesting or exciting qualities; uninteresting; monotonous. Something that is dull fails to excite or entertain.

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