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self-de·cep·tion (s

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The act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself.

self-de·ceptive adj.

self-de·ceptive·ly adv.

self-deception, self-deceit

the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives

self-deceptive adj

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Noun

self-deception - a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it

self-deceit

misconception - an incorrect conception

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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