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Deluding: meaning, definitions and examples

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deluding

 

[ dɪˈluːdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

misleading someone

Deluding refers to the act of misleading or deceiving someone, often by creating a false impression or belief. It can involve the use of manipulation or false information to convince someone of something that is not true. Deluding is frequently used in psychological contexts where individuals may not recognize the reality of a situation due to their perceptions being distorted. This term is often associated with self-delusion, where an individual deceives themselves about the truth.

Synonyms

deceiving, duping, fooling, misleading

Examples of usage

  • She was deluding herself into thinking he would change.
  • The magician was skilled at deluding the audience with his tricks.
  • He was deluding people about the danger posed by the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "deluding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iludindo

🇮🇳 भ्रमित करना

🇩🇪 täuschend

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 обманюючи

🇵🇱 oszukując

🇯🇵 誤解させる

🇫🇷 trompant

🇪🇸 engañando

🇹🇷 aldatarak

🇰🇷 속이면서

🇸🇦 خداع

🇨🇿 klamavý

🇸🇰 klamúci

🇨🇳 欺骗

🇸🇮 zavajajoče

🇮🇸 blekkjandi

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მატყუებელი

🇦🇿 aldadıcı

🇲🇽 engañando

Etymology

The word 'delude' stems from the Latin 'deludere', which means 'to mock, deceive, or fool'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'from' or 'down from', and 'ludere' meaning 'to play'. The evolution of the term into English has retained its focus on deception and manipulation of belief or perception. Since its introduction into the English language in the late 14th century, 'delude' has been synonymous with causing someone to hold a false belief, often to the detriment of their understanding of reality. Over the centuries, the term has been used in various contexts, including literature and psychology, emphasizing both its emotional and cognitive dimensions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,800, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.