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self-deceit

[self-di-sep-shuhn, self-]

self-de·cep·tion

[self-di-sep-shuhn, self-]
noun
the act or fact of deceiving oneself.
Also called self-de·ceit [self-di-seet, self-] .


Origin:
1670–80

self-de·cep·tive, adjective
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Self-deceit is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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self-deception or self-deceit
 
n
the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives
 
self-deceit or self-deceit
 
n
 
self-de'ceptive or self-deceit
 
adj

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