verb as in strong fondness

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disillusion, demystify, decline

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Example Sentences

Example:The distance between the ideal and the reality can disillusion us.

Definition:To make (someone) cease to believe in an illusion or an ideal, esp. a political one.

From disillusion

Example:The debate was an attempt to demystify him and his motivations.

Definition:To explain or make clear (something), esp. for the purpose of removing an illusion.

From demystify

Example:Though the museum has declined in reputation, it remains a cultural landmark.

Definition:To become or cause to become less; to diminish or lessen in value, importance, or esteem.

From decline