· an erroneous mental representation
Synonym(s): semblance
Hypernym(s): appearance
· something many people believe that is false; "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy"
Synonym(s): fantasy, phantasy, fancy
Hypernym(s): misconception
· the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
Synonym(s): delusion, head_game
Hypernym(s): deception, deceit, dissembling, dissimulation
· an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Synonym(s): magic_trick, conjuring_trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, deception
Hypernym(s): performance