🤥delude

verb
/dɪˈluːd/

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example Sentences

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

Example Expressions

self-deluded

Synonyms

deceive, mislead, trick, fool, misguide

Antonyms

enlighten, inform, clarify

Collocations

delude someone, delude oneself, self-deluded belief, deluded mind

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