Learn English – A word for knowing the truth but not wanting to believe it

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What is the word for someone who knows someone else is lying but accepts it

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I'm not sure if it would apply where you intend to use it but 'cognitive dissonance' would apply where someone believes two contrary opinions.

For example when a person knows their spouse is cheating on them but also refuses to believe their spouse is cheating that person is experiencing cognitive dissonance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance