Deluder

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlədɚ/

Deluder (verb)

  1. To make someone believe something that is not true, especially by giving wrong information or false promises.
  2. To cause a person to follow an idea or plan that will not work, because the idea seems convincing but is wrong.

Examples

  • He deludes himself into thinking the plan is risk-free.
  • They delude customers with promises that sound true.