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delude

verb

/dɪˈluːd/

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

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

self-deluded

deceive, mislead, trick, fool, misguide

enlighten, inform, clarify

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

to throw away something that is no longer needed

To properly present or represent a subject or idea through examples.

Placed in a particular class or group.

To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.

to waste time by being slow or idle

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible