self-deceive
|self-de-ceive|
C1
/sɛlf-dɪˈsiːv/
deceiving oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-deceive' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'deceive', where 'deceive' comes from Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare, take in'.
Historical Evolution
'deceive' changed from the Old French word 'deceivre' and eventually became the modern English word 'deceive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'deceive' meant 'to ensnare or take in', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to mislead or trick'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to deceive oneself; to convince oneself of something that is not true.
He tends to self-deceive about his abilities.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 18:51