self-deception
self-deception
Definition
self·-deception (-di sep′s̸hən)
noun
the deceiving of oneself as to one's true feelings, motives, circumstances, etc.
also self-deceit self′·-deceit′
self-deception
Usage Examples
Preposition: from
- consciousness: So this knowledge lays the groundwork for clearing confusion and self-deception from consciousness.
Converse of object
- remove: The strength of rational thinking is in the ability to examine and remove self-deception, rationalizations, and other defensive mental maneuvers.
- involve: If there is to be a " noble lie " , it is also to involve the willful self-deception of the liars.
- expose: Jesus pulls no punches in this letter and exposes any self-deception that the church has.
- avoid: They are even essential as means of cross-checking and avoiding self-deception.
- practice: Yet he has already practiced self-deception, albeit unconsciously.
Adjective modifier
- supreme: It is the supreme self-deception, and the word Jesus himself uses for it is hypocrisy.
- pure: Skeptics reply that there is not a shred of evidence there is a God, so to believe in one is pure self-deception.
- human: The idea that an object is capable of deception is typical of human self-deception.
- own: Many of his characters are people who find themselves in crisis, beginning to realize the extent of their own self-deceptions.
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