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delude

- Definition 1 (verb): To deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true.

Example sentence 1: "The con artist used his charm to delude innocent people into giving him money."

Example sentence 2: "Don't delude yourself into thinking that everything will be perfect without putting in any effort."

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- Definition 2 (verb): To mislead or deceive oneself about something.

Example sentence 1: "Sarah deluded herself into thinking she was a great singer, despite having no talent."

Example sentence 2: "If we continue to delude ourselves about the seriousness of the problem, it will only worsen."

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- Definition 3 (verb): To create a false or misleading impression.

Example sentence 1: "The marketing team worked hard to delude consumers into believing their product was the best in the market."

Example sentence 2: "The illusionist's incredible performance deluded the audience into thinking magic was real."

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