English Synonym Finder

disillusioner

Definitions

A person or thing that causes someone to lose their illusions or false beliefs.

Something that reveals the unpleasant reality of a situation, person, or idea.

Examples

The harsh reality of the corporate world acted as a swift disillusioner for the idealistic young graduate.

He found that his mentor, once a hero in his eyes, had become the ultimate disillusioner of his childhood dreams.

Synonyms

realist cynic debunker truth-teller spoilsport pessimist

Antonyms

idealist visionary optimist dreamer romantic encourager