Definition and Synonyms for Delude

Definition of Delude

1. Be false to; be dishonest with Verb

Synonyms for word "delude"

Semanticaly linked words with "delude"

Lexical Analysis for "delude"

delusion
Noun
derivation
3
1. the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
3. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
delusive
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. inappropriate to reality or facts
delusory
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

Words Rhyme with delude

Etymology for delude

etymology deludable
etymology deluder
etymology delusive
etymologically related allude
etymologically related elude
etymological origin of deludo [Latin]
is derived from deluded
is derived from deludes
is derived from deluding