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SELF-DECEPTION

\sˈɛlfdɪsˈɛpʃən], \sˈɛlfdɪsˈɛpʃən], \s_ˈɛ_l_f_d_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_p_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of SELF-DECEPTION

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Self-deceit.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Self-deceit.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

n. Act. of deceiving one's self; erroneous conception regarding one's self.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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