Pipe dream and Self-deception

Pipe dream noun - A conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality.

Self-deception and pipe dream are semantically related In some cases you can use "Self-deception" instead a noun phrase "Pipe dream".

Self-deception noun - A misconception that is favorable to the person who holds it.

Pipe dream and self-deception are semantically related in misconception topic. You can use "Pipe dream" instead a noun phrase "Self-deception".