Delude
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause someone to believe something that is not true, especially about their own situation.
“He was deluding himself if he believed the plan would succeed without preparation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈluːd/
Syllables
de·lude
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