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deluded

/dɪˈluːdɪd/

Meanings
verb
To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.

Examples :

"The con artist deluded the elderly woman into thinking he was a government official so she would give him her money. "
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Related Words

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believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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frustrate verb

/fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

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slightest verb

/ˈslaɪtɪst/

To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.

"The teacher was careful not to slight any student's question, even if it seemed basic, because she knew everyone learns at their own pace. "

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thinking noun

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

Thought; gerund of think.

"What is your thinking on this subject?"

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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delusions noun

/dɪˈluʒənz/ /diˈluʒənz/

A false belief that is resistant to confrontation with actual facts.

"Despite failing every test, Maria had delusions that she was a brilliant student. "

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disappoint verb

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "