To make someone lose their magical illusions or false beliefs; to disappoint by revealing reality.
From dis- (reversal) + enchant (from en- + chant, from Latin cantare meaning to sing). Originally meant to break a magical spell, but evolved to mean breaking any illusion about something.
This word perfectly captures the human experience of lost innocence—when you learn Santa isn't real or discover an idol has flaws, you're 'disenchanted,' and the word's origin in actual magic makes it beautifully poetic.
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