Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delude
verb
/dɪˈluːd/
Definition
To deceive someone into believing something that is not true.
Examples
- He was deluded into thinking he could win the game without practice.
- She deluded herself into believing that everything would turn out fine.
- The advertisement was designed to delude consumers about the product’s effectiveness.
Meaning
To make someone think something false or misleading.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- fool
- trick
- charade
