Delude: meaning, definitions and examples
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delude
[ dɪˈluːd ]
to deceive
To delude means to deceive someone into believing something that is not true. It often involves trickery or manipulation to make someone believe a false idea or concept.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He deluded me into thinking that he was a millionaire.
- Don't delude yourself into believing that everything will work out perfectly.
to entertain false beliefs
Delude can also mean to hold or maintain false beliefs, especially in the face of evidence to the contrary. It implies a self-deception or refusal to accept reality.
Synonyms
deceive oneself, fool oneself, mislead oneself.
Examples of usage
- She deludes herself into thinking that he still loves her.
- The cult leader deluded his followers into believing they were invincible.
Translations
Translations of the word "delude" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iludir
🇮🇳 धोखा देना
🇩🇪 täuschen
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманювати
🇵🇱 oszukiwać
🇯🇵 欺く (azamuku)
🇫🇷 tromper
🇪🇸 engañar
🇹🇷 aldatmak
🇰🇷 속이다 (sog-ida)
🇸🇦 يخدع (yakhda)
🇨🇿 klamat
🇸🇰 klamať
🇨🇳 欺骗 (qīpiàn)
🇸🇮 varati
🇮🇸 blekkja
🇰🇿 алдау
🇬🇪 მოტყუება (motk'ueba)
🇦🇿 aldatmaq
🇲🇽 engañar
Etymology
The word 'delude' originated from the Latin word 'deludere', which means 'to mock' or 'to deceive'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century, evolving to its current meaning of deceiving or misleading someone. The concept of delusion has been explored in psychology and philosophy, highlighting the complexities of human perception and belief.
See also: deluded, delusion, delusional.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,047, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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