SELF-DECEPTION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word self-deception. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word self-deception. (close relations)

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	self-deceit				nounn
	noun • a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
	delusion				nounn
	noun • (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary • a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea • the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
	falsehood				nounn
	noun • a false statement • the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting
	fantasy				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • imagination unrestricted by reality • fiction with a large amount of imagination in it • something many people believe that is false verb • indulge in fantasies
	illusion				nounn
	noun • an erroneous mental representation • something many people believe that is false • the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
	misconception				nounn
	noun • an incorrect conception
	misbelief				nounn
	noun • An erroneous belief • A heresy; an unorthodox belief

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