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self-de·cep·tion

(sĕlf′dĭ-sĕp′shən)
n.
The act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself.
self′-de·cep′tive adj.
self′-de·cep′tive·ly adv.
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self-deception

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self-deceit

n
the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives
ˌself-deˈceptive adj
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self′-decep′tion



n.
the act or fact of deceiving oneself. Also called self′-deceit′.
[1670–80]
self′-decep′tive, adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.self-deception - a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it
self-deceit
misconception - an incorrect conception
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Translations

self-deception

[ˌselfdɪˈsepʃən] N → engaño m de sí mismo
this is mere self-deception → esto es engañarse a sí mismo
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