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How to Pronounce delude?

Correct pronunciation for the word "delude" is [dɪlˈuːd], [dɪlˈuːd], [d_ɪ_l_ˈuː_d].

"Delude" in context

Delude is an old and wise verb which can mean to deceive someone, to mislead them or to make them have false beliefs about something. It can be used in different ways as a verb and is a great way to describe how people can be taken advantage of in life. Delude is closely associated with the idea of deception and lies and can help to explain the overall nature of manipulative people or actions.

It is closely linked to the idea of a "con" or a "scam" whereby somebody is taken advantage of through a false sense of security or an intentional false belief.

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