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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 | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Deception of Raj, or honest deception? | ||||||
noun • a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War • a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful • a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | Misconception | ||||||
noun • a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning | ||||||||
Misconception Deception Crossword Clue
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DELUSION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DELUSION
Updated: October 13, 2023
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