Deluding Meaning in English
word · lemma: delude
Definition
Making someone believe something that is not true, often by giving false information or creating a false impression.
Usage & Nuances
"Deluding" is formal and less common in everyday conversation; more often used in writing or formal speech. Common in phrases like "deluding oneself" (believing your own false ideas). Not interchangeable with "confusing" or "lying"—it specifically means leading someone to believe something untrue.
Example Sentences
She is deluding her parents about her grades.
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The advertisement was deluding consumers.
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He keeps deluding himself that he will win the lottery.
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Don't waste your time deluding yourself; it's never going to happen.
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By deluding the public, the company avoided a scandal for months.
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It’s easy to start deluding yourself when you want something badly enough.
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