illude Meaning, Definition & Usage

Il*lude" transitive verb

Etymology

L. illudere, illusum; pref. il- in + ludere to play: cf. OF. illuder. See Ludicrous.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Illuded; present participle & verbal noun Illuding

Definitions

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