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to deceive

verb/i.luˈdiɾ/medium

i·lu·dir

Definition

To make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive, to mislead.
Empty promises deceived the voters.
Don't deceive yourself with false appearances.
Common collocations
to deceive someoneto delude oneselfto be deceived

Etymology

Do latim 'illudere', que significa 'brincar com', 'zombar de'.

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