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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDelude
/dɪˈluːd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by misleading or deceiving them.
"Do not let yourself be deluded into thinking that the task will be easy." - 2
To deceive oneself by harboring false hopes or beliefs.
"He continues to delude himself that his failing business will magically turn around."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'deludere', meaning to mock, deceive, or play false, composed from 'de-' (down, away) and 'ludere' (to play). Entering the English language in the late 15th century, the term initially retained senses of mockery or playing tricks before shifting to its primary modern psychological and interpersonal meaning of causing someone to believe something that is not true.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Delude" is said worldwide
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tromper
Transliteration: trom-pe
"Il ne faut pas se tromper sur ses véritables intentions."
täuschen
Transliteration: toy-shen
"Lass dich nicht von seinem charmanten Auftreten täuschen."
deludere
Transliteration: de-lu-de-re
"Non voglio illudervi con false promesse."
engañar
Transliteration: en-ga-nyar
"Ella se engaña pensando que las cosas van a mejorar solas."
enganar
Transliteration: en-ga-nar
"Não se deixe enganar pelas aparências."
धोखा देना
Transliteration: dhokha dena
"अपने आप को धोखे में रखना मूर्खता है।"
欺骗
Transliteration: qīpiàn
"不要自己欺骗自己以为能轻易成功。"
속이다
Transliteration: sogida
"그는 현실을 외면하며 자신을 속이고 있다."
欺く
Transliteration: azamuku
"自分を欺いてまで成功を求めるべきではない。"
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