delude meaning

Definition of delude

1. be false to; be dishonest with

   Synonyms: deceive, lead on, cozen

   Type of: victimize

   Kinds: betray, cheat, shill, flim-flam, fool, cheat on, hoax, ensnare, humbug

   Related forms: delusive, delusory, delusion

How to pronounce delude

delude is pronounced /dɪˈlud/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with delude

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• include
• brood
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• pursued
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• glued
• shrewd
• accrued
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• renewed
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• dude
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