Latin · root
ludere
to play
Words sharing this root
alludeTo refer indirectly to something.allusionAn indirect reference to someone or something.colludeTo cooperate secretly for a dishonest or illegal purpose.collusionSecret cooperation for a dishonest or illegal purpose.deludeTo make someone believe something that is not true.delusionA false belief about reality, often held despite evidence against it.eludeTo remain beyond someone's efforts to catch or obtain.illusionAn appearance or impression that makes something seem real or true when it is not.illusoryAppearing real or true but not actually so.preludeAn introductory part that leads into something further.