disillusions
dis-il-lu-sions
noun
Feelings of disappointment when a cherished belief or ideal is proven false.
"The scandal caused widespread disillusions."
verb
Causes someone to realise that a cherished belief or ideal is false.
"Reality often disillusions young dreamers."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: disenchantment, disillusionment, disenchant
Antonyms: delight, enchant, enrapture, enthral, enthrall, ravish, transport