deluder

de·lude

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-lood]
- /dɪˈlud/
- /dɪˈluːdə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-lood]
- /dɪˈlud/

Definitions of deluder word

verb with object deluder to mislead the mind or judgment of; deceive: His conceit deluded him into believing he was important. 1
verb with object deluder Obsolete. to mock or frustrate the hopes or aims of. 1
verb with object deluder Obsolete. to elude; evade. 1
noun deluder Someone who deludes. 1

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Origin of deluder

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English deluden < Latin dēlūdere to play false, equivalent to dē- de- + lūdere to play

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Parts of speech for Deluder

noun

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adverb

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determiner

exclamation

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deluder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for deluder

noun deluder

cheat — When someone cheats, they do not obey a set of rules which they should be obeying, for example in a game or exam.
perjurer — to render (oneself) guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation: The witness perjured herself when she denied knowing the defendant.
storyteller — a person who tells or writes stories or anecdotes.
phony — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.

All 19 Synonyms of deluder