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self-de·cep·tion
 self-deception
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- pronunciation:
- self
dih
seIp
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
the act or process, or an instance, of allowing oneself to believe something that is not true.
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| related words: |
delusion, pride |
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| derivation: |
self-deceptive (adj.) |
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