Associations to the word «Delude»

Wiktionary

DELUDE, verb. (transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.
DELUDE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To frustrate or disappoint.

Dictionary definition

DELUDE, verb. Be false to; be dishonest with.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.