| Main Entry: |
delude |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
deceive, fool |
Synonyms: |
beguile,
betray,
bluff, caboodle,
cheat, con, cozen, disinform, do a number on, double-cross,
dupe*, gull,
hoax*,
hoodwink*, illude, impose on, jive, juggle, lead up garden path, misguide, mislead, mousetrap, outfox, play trick on,
snow*, string along, sucker,
take in,
trick
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Antonyms: |
be truthful
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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