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- self-de|lu|sion «SEHLF dih LOO zhuhn», noun.the act or fact of deluding oneself; self-deception.
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self-pos|ses|sion — «SEHLF puh ZEHSH uhn», noun. control of one s feelings and actions; self command; composure; calmness: »Their quiet self possession and dignified ease impressed me pleasurably (Samuel Butler). SYNONYM(S): equanimity, imperturbability … Useful english dictionary
self-com|pas|sion — «SEHLF kuhm PASH uhn», noun. compassion for oneself; self pity … Useful english dictionary
self-ob|ses|sion — «SEHLF uhb SEHSH uhn», noun. obsession of or over oneself; self concentration … Useful english dictionary
self-pro|pul|sion — «SEHLF pruh PUHL shuhn», noun. movement forward or onward by one s own power: »The charter contains no instrument of self propulsion (New York Times) … Useful english dictionary
self-dif|fu|sion — «SEHLF dih FYOO zhuhn», noun. the diffusion of atoms within a metal that is composed of chemically identical atoms, especially at high temperature … Useful english dictionary
self-ex|pres|sion — «SEHLF ehk SPREHSH uhn», noun. the expression of one s personality … Useful english dictionary
self-re|pres|sion — «SEHLF rih PREHSH uhn», noun. repression of oneself or one s own impulses, desires, or the like … Useful english dictionary
self-ex·pres·sion — /ˌsɛlfıkˈsprɛʃən/ noun [noncount] : the expression of your thoughts or feelings especially through artistic activities (such as painting, writing, dancing, etc.) a form/means/medium/mode of self expression The strict rules leave little room for… … Useful english dictionary
Self-delusion — Self de*lu sion, n. The act of deluding one s self, or the state of being thus deluded. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Self-possession — Self pos*ses sion, n. The possession of one s powers; calmness; self command; presence of mind; composure. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
