illude

Verb

Meaning

To play upon by artifice; to deceive; to mock; to excite and disappoint the hopes of.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rook gull bluff swindle chicane cozen caboodle affect trick shaft fool hoax bait betray cheat
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Antonyms

own concede uncover unveil avow keep it real
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Related terms

illusive illusion allude elude illusory delude

Derivatives

illuded illuding

Anagrams

diuell

Close letter words and terms

illucidation illudalane illudane illudin illui illume