Synonyms for illusion

Synonyms for (noun) illusion

Synonyms: legerdemain, magic, magic trick, illusion, thaumaturgy, trick, deception, conjuration, conjuring trick

Definition: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Similar words: performance

Definition: the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

Usage: we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal; an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto


Synonyms: illusion, head game, delusion

Definition: the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Similar words: dissembling, dissimulation, deceit, deception

Definition: the act of deceiving


Synonyms: phantasy, fancy, fantasy, illusion

Definition: something many people believe that is false

Usage: they have the illusion that I am very wealthy

Similar words: misconception

Definition: an incorrect conception


Synonyms: illusion, semblance

Definition: an erroneous mental representation

Similar words: appearance

Definition: a mental representation

Usage: I tried to describe his appearance to the police


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