 illusion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an erroneous mental representation | |
| Synonyms: | semblance | |
| Related terms: | appearance apparition irradiation phantom_limb | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something many people believe that is false | |
| Synonyms: | phantasy fancy fantasy | |
| Examples: | "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy" |
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| Related terms: | misconception wishful_thinking will-o'-the-wisp bubble visualize | |
| 3. | [ noun ] deception by creating illusory ideas | |
| Synonyms: | head_game | |
| Related terms: | deception | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas | |
| Synonyms: | head_game delusion | |
| Related terms: | deception deceive | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (performing arts) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | |
| Synonyms: | trick conjuring_trick magic legerdemain deception conjuration magic_trick | |
| Related terms: | performance prestidigitation card_trick | |
| Similar spelling: |
illusional illusionist illusionary |
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