deluded

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Verb delude has 1 sense

deceive, lead on, delude, cozen - be false to; be dishonest with
--₁ is one way to victimize, victimise

Derived forms: noun delusion₁, noun delusion₂, noun delusion₃
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

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Term: deluded

Description:

Deluded is the past participle of the verb "delude". It is used to describe someone who has been deceived or misled into believing something that is not true. It can also mean having a false or irrational belief or perception about oneself or a situation.

Examples:

As a verb:

1. She deluded herself into thinking that he would change for her.

2. The con artist deluded innocent people into investing in a fraudulent scheme.

As an adjective:

1. He is a deluded individual, thinking he can achieve fame overnight.

2. The deluded fans continued to believe in their team's chances of winning, despite their poor performance.

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