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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke