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to delude
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to deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often by creating false hopes or illusions
Example
The politician deluded voters with promises of unrealistic solutions to complex problems.
The con artist deluded investors into putting money into a fake business scheme.
The cult leader deluded his followers into believing he had special powers and could predict the future.
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the lottery by buying numerous tickets every week.
She deluded herself into thinking her relationship was perfect, ignoring the signs of trouble.
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