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delude
This term carries a strong connotation of deception that leads to a profound error in judgment. It differs from simple lying in that it implies a sustained state of false belief, often creating a psychological bubble where the victim is blinded to reality. It is frequently used in the context of self-deception, where an individual ignores evidence to maintain a comforting but false narrative.
In professional or formal writing, it suggests a tragic or foolish blindness. While deceive is a broad term for any act of trickery, delude specifically emphasizes the resulting mental state of the person being fooled, highlighting the gap between their perception and the actual truth.
Meanings
Examples
Do not delude yourself into thinking that this will be easy.
He managed to delude the investors into believing the company was profitable.
I cannot believe she let him delude her for so long.
The cult leader used charisma to delude his followers.
Stop deluding yourself if you think he is actually coming back.
The suspect tried to delude the police with a series of elaborate lies.
It is easy to delude oneself when the desire for success is too strong.
The mirror in the haunted house was designed to delude the viewer.