illusion

simple noun32 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

An image that deceives the eye.

An image that deceives the sense of sight.

Used to emphasize that something is only an illusion and nothing more.

Used to emphasize that something is completely an illusion.

Refers to a false belief that can lead to harm.

Used to emphasize that something is plainly and simply an illusion.

A false belief that makes someone feel better or more secure.

Emphasizes that a belief is not based on reality; somewhat redundant but used for emphasis.

An unrealistic idea about love or relationships.

A significant or ambitious false belief, often about one's own abilities or future.

A false belief concerning a particular subject.

A false belief regarding a particular fact or situation.

Used to state that something one believed to be real is, in fact, completely unreal.

To cause a false impression or belief to exist.

To have a false belief about a situation.

To possess a false belief.

To cause someone to have a false impression.

To completely destroy a false belief, often causing emotional distress.

To generate a false impression, often through a specific action or effect.

To keep a false belief or impression continuing.

To completely and forcefully end a false belief.

To offer or supply something that creates a false impression.

To make a false belief disappear by proving it is false.

To consider or hold a false belief, often for a period of time.

To keep a false belief from being destroyed or changed.

To end a false belief, often suddenly.

To no longer have false beliefs, often as part of growing up or becoming more experienced.

To cause a false belief to continue for a long time.

To provide what is needed for a false belief to continue to exist.

To encourage the development or persistence of a false belief.

To secretly keep a false belief in one's mind.

To secretly keep a false belief in one's mind.