delude

Example Sentences

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Neo-conservatives around George W Bush deluded themselves that democracy, and regional stability, could be imposed through the barrel of a gun.

From BBC

How could I be vain, dumb or deluded enough to believe that this was a job I could actually do?

From New York Times

But Maxim and his mother believe it’s the Ukrainians who are deluded by fake news and propaganda, not them.

From Seattle Times

It’s a testament to her acting ability that even when you know she’s presenting a deluded version of herself, you buy it.

From New York Times

As long as the West deludes itself into thinking China might be a constructive player on Ukraine, a more realistic approach to the Xi-Putin alliance won’t be possible.

From Washington Post