Meaning Of The Word Self-deception

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What's The Definition Of Self-deception?

self-deception
uncountable noun: Self-deception involves allowing yourself to believe something about yourself that is not true, because the truth is more unpleasant.

self-deception in American English
the deceiving of oneself as to one's true feelings, motives, circumstances, etc.
noun: the act or fact of deceiving oneself

self-deception in British English
noun: the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives

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