Delude and Gaff

Delude

Delude verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: we deluded ourselves into thinking that the ice cream wouldn't affect our diet

Gaff and delude are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gaff" instead a verb "Delude".

Nearby Words: delusion, delusive, deluding

Gaff

Gaff verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: a sleazy photographer who gaffed small-town girls into thinking he represented a big-city modeling agency

Delude and gaff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delude" instead a verb "Gaff".

Nearby Words: gaffed, gaffe, gaffer, gaffing
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