foster an illusion
Frequency: 5.52.5 per million words
To encourage the development or persistence of a false belief.
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- Politicians often foster the illusion of prosperity during difficult times.
- Her constant praise only served to foster his illusion of invincibility.
- They deliberately tried to foster an illusion of unity within the fractured party.
- The company's marketing campaign sought to foster the illusion of exclusivity.
- It's dangerous to foster the illusion that problems will simply disappear.
- Parents should avoid anything that might foster a child's illusion of superiority.
- His charming demeanor helped to foster the illusion of genuine interest.
- The propaganda was designed to foster the illusion of popular support.
- By never admitting mistakes, she continued to foster the illusion of perfection.
- We must not foster any illusions about the challenges ahead.