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Meaning of the word delude in English

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delude

US /dɪˈluːd/
UK /dɪˈluːd/
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Verb

1.

to make someone believe something that is not true

Example:
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He tried to delude himself into thinking he was happy.
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Don't delude yourself into believing that you can do it alone.
Synonym:
deceivemisleadtrickfoolhoodwink
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