delude

Meanings

• Verb

  Deceive or mislead someone, typically by presenting them with false or misleading information.

• Verb

  Keep someone under the influence of a false belief, especially for gain.

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈluːd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

deceive , mislead

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delude
cruel , fool , mool , rue , school

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Variants

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delude , deluded , deluder , deluders , deludes , deluding

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Forms

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deluded, deludes, deluding

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Etymology

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Originated from the Latin word 'de-ludere', meaning 'to play' or 'to cheat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'delude' is often used in psychology to describe a person's belief in something that is not true.

2. In mathematics, 'delude' is used to describe a sequence of numbers that appears to follow a pattern but ultimately does not.

3. The term 'delude' is also used in music to describe a chord progression that creates a sense of anticipation but ultimately resolves in an unexpected way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The act of intentionally misrepresenting or concealing the truth in order to manipulate or mislead someone.

2. Misinformation: False or inaccurate information that is deliberately spread or presented as true.

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Culture

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In literature, 'delude' has been used to describe characters who are deceived or who deceive others. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello is deluded by Iago into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him.

How to Memorize "delude"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of deceiving or misleading someone. Imagine someone presenting false information to another person, and the consequences of that action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delude' with the idea of manipulation or deception. Think of words like 'trick', 'deceive', or 'cheat' when trying to remember the meaning of 'delude'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'D is for Deceive, L is for Lure, U is for Untruth, and D is for Deceit'.

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