Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delude
verb
/dɪˈluːd/
Definition
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Examples
- He was deluded by his overconfidence and underestimated the challenges ahead.
- They tried to delude the investors with false promises.
- It’s easy to delude oneself into thinking everything will be fine without making any changes.
Meaning
Delude means to mislead or deceive someone, often by creating a false impression.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- fooled
- misguide
- trick
