illusion

illusion
n.

1) to create, produce an illusion

2) to cherish, harbor an illusion

3) to dispel an illusion

4) an optical illusion

5) an illusion about

6) an illusion to + inf. (it's an illusion to think that...)

7) an illusion that + clause (it is an illusion that appeasement will deter an aggressor)

8) under an illusion

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[ɪ'luːʒ(ə)n]
produce an illusion
an optical illusion
an illusion about
to cherish. harbor an illusion
to create
to dispel an illusion
under an illusion
an illusion that + clause (it is an illusion that appeasement will deter an aggressor)
an illusion that + clause (it is an illusion that appeasement will deter an aggressor)
an illusion to + inf. (it's an illusion to think that. . .)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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