Definitions

1. verb

to mislead or deceive someone into believing something that is false.

“The magician’s skillful tricks illuded the audience about the true nature of his performance.”

2. verb

to cause someone to have a mistaken impression or to believe something that is not true.

“The politician’s words illuded many people about the real intentions behind the new law.”

3. verb

to make something seem more attractive or appealing than it really is.

“The advertisements illuded consumers into buying the product with its beautiful packaging.”

4. noun

a mistaken impression or belief.

“The illusion created by the magician’s tricks was a perfect example of an illude.”