delude

Definitions

de- (down, astray) + lude (play) = 'to play someone down,' leading them astray into a falsehood. Often reflexive — people delude themselves into believing what they wish were true. The result is a delusion. Note the d→s noun: delude → delusion.

Common Collocations

• 1.delude yourself自欺，骗自己
• 2.delude into believing哄骗某人相信

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Don't delude yourself into thinking the problem will just disappear.

• 2.

  He was deluded by their promises of quick riches.

• 3.

  She deluded herself that he would change.