deluding

[dɪˈluːdɪŋ]

deluding Definition

imposing a misleading belief upon (someone); deceive; fool.

Using deluding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deluding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was deluding himself if he thought she would forgive him.

  • Example

    The con artist was skilled at deluding people into giving him money.

  • Example

    Don't delude yourself into thinking that everything will be fine.

  • Example

    The cult leader was able to delude his followers into believing his lies.

deluding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deluding

Phrases with deluding

  • self-deluding

    fooling oneself into believing something that is not true

    Example

    He was self-deluding if he thought he could quit smoking without help.

  • delusions of grandeur

    an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

    Example

    The politician had delusions of grandeur, thinking he could solve all the country's problems single-handedly.

  • to convince oneself of something that is not true

    Example

    She deluded herself into thinking that he loved her, even though he never showed any affection.

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Summary: deluding in Brief

The verb 'deluding' [dɪˈluːdɪŋ] means to impose a misleading belief upon someone, deceive, or fool. It can be used in phrases like 'self-deluding,' which means fooling oneself into believing something that is not true, and 'delusions of grandeur,' which refers to an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.