
Delude
Self-Deception
When 'delude oneself' is used, it indicates that a person is refusing to accept the truth about a situation or themselves.

He's deluding himself if he thinks he's getting that promotion without any effort.
Negative Connotation
'Delude' often implies a sense of dishonesty or manipulation and is used in negative contexts.

Scammers delude people into giving away personal information.
Intentional Deception
Use 'delude' to emphasize the intentional aspect of deceiving someone, rather than accidental misinformation.

The spy deluded his enemies by feeding them false information.
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