DELUDES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word deludes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DELUDES
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bamboozles | verbv | |||||||
verb • conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end | ||||||||
beguiles | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence by slyness • attract; cause to be enamored | ||||||||
deceives | verbv | |||||||
verb • be false to; be dishonest with • cause someone to believe an untruth | ||||||||
dupes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who is tricked or swindled verb • fool or hoax | ||||||||
hoodwinks | verbv | |||||||
verb • influence by slyness • conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end | ||||||||
misleads | verbv | |||||||
verb • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions • give false or misleading information to | ||||||||
tricks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cunning or deceitful action or device • a period of work or duty • an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers • a prostitute's customer • (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner verb • deceive somebody | ||||||||
deceive | verbv | |||||||
verb • be false to; be dishonest with • cause someone to believe an untruth | ||||||||
cozen | verbv | |||||||
verb • be false to; be dishonest with • act with artful deceit • cheat or trick | ||||||||
mislead | verbv | |||||||
verb • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions • give false or misleading information to | ||||||||
lead on | verbv | |||||||
verb • entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken • be false to; be dishonest with |