Delude

//dɪˈluːd//

Word Type

Verb

The word "delude" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

deludable deludee deluder deludingly delusive undelude

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

victimise victimize

Related Terms

allude deluded delusion delusional elude illude

Related Terms

believing deceive deluded delusion delusional disappoint dupe error false frustrate

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