illude

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Illuded; p. pr. & vb. n. Illuding. ] [ L. illudere, illusum; pref. il- in + ludere to play: cf. OF. illuder. See Ludicrous. ] To play upon by artifice; to deceive; to mock; to excite and disappoint the hopes of. [ 1913 Webster ]