Deluding
Pronunciation: /dɪˈluːd/
Deluding (verb)
- To make someone believe something that is not true, especially when they want it to be true.
- To lead people to think in a wrong way by giving them misleading information or appearances.
- To cause someone to see or feel something wrongly, so their senses give an incorrect impression.
Examples
- The ad deludes people into believing they will get rich quickly.
- He deluded himself with false hope about the job offer.