Delude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈluːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Delude is a verb meaning (transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.
Meaning
(transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To frustrate or disappoint.
Example Sentences
It deludes thy search.
To delude the nation by an airy phantom.
Ralph Wiggum is generally employed as a bottomless fount of glorious non sequiturs, but in “I Love Lisa” he stands in for every oblivious chump who ever deluded himself into thinking that with persistence, determination, and a pure heart he can win the girl of his dreams.
Word Forms
- deludes
- deluding
- deluded
Synonyms for delude
Depending on context, synonyms include deceive, mislead, lull, cozen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deceive, cozen, trick, betray, cheat, defraud.
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