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Synonyms for Illusion (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (an erroneous mental representation):
semblance

WordNet sense 2 (something many people believe that is false):
fancy, fantasy, phantasy

WordNet sense 3 (the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas):
delusion, head game

WordNet sense 4 (an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers):
conjuration, deception, legerdemain, magic, thaumaturgy, trick, magic trick, conjuring trick


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