delude (Meaning)
delude (v)
be false to; be dishonest with
delude (v. t.)
To lead from truth or into error; to mislead the mind or judgment of; to beguile; to impose on; to dupe; to make a fool of.
To frustrate or disappoint.
Synonyms & Antonyms of delude
Synonyms:
- flimflam
- sting
- spoof
- fleece
- do a number on
- buffalo
- stick
- string along
- pull one's leg
- put on
- fake out
- shortchange
- hustle
- lead one up the garden path
- pull the wool over one's eyes
- mulct
- lead one down the garden path
- diddle
- gammon
- snow
- have
- defraud
- burn
- take in
- catch
- have on
- bleed
- snooker
- swindle
- gaff
- chisel
- hornswoggle
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word delude
be false to; be dishonest withTo lead from truth or into error; to mislead the mind or judgment of; to beguile; to impose on; to dupe; to make a fool of., To fr
deceive, fool, trick, suck in, con, bluff, juggle,mislead, hoodwink, humbug
undeceive, unmask,undeceive, uncover, uncover, reveal, debunk, reveal, expose, show up
The con artist sought to delude unsuspecting victims with promises of wealth and success.
Don't delude yourself into thinking that everything will magically work out without effort.
His constant flattery was merely an attempt to delude her into believing his sincerity.
Misinformation campaigns aim to delude the public and sway opinions in favor of certain agendas.
