English Explanatory Dictionary

self-deception

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of fooling oneself, of willfully not accepting the obvious.

Word forms

self-deception self-deceptions

Etymology

From self- + deception.

Synonyms

self-deceit self-delusion

Related words

self-deceive self-deceiver self-deceptive

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