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   delusion

   /dɪˈl(j)uːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions: "he began to experience hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and agitation along with dizziness and nausea" Similar misapprehensionmistaken impressionfalse impressionmistaken beliefmisconceptionmisunderstandingmistakeerrormisinterpretationmisconstructionmisbelieffallacyillusionfigment of the imaginationfantasychimerafool's paradiseself-deception
   • ▪ the action of deluding or the state of being deluded: "the banality and delusion of this lifestyle is illustrated with great wit" Similar deceptionmisleadingdeludingfoolingtrickingtrickeryduping

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘act of deluding or of being deluded’): from late Latin delusio(n-), from the verb deludere (see delude).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELUSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   delusion | American Dictionary. noun [ C ] us / dɪˈlu·ʒən / Add to word list. something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is actually not true: [ C ] We have no delusions that these kids are going to play pro basketball, but they are having fun.

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     something a person believes and wants to be true, when it is...

   • Znaczenie Delusion, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     delusion definicja: 1. belief in something that is not true:...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delusionDelusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   A delusion is a false or misleading belief that persists despite evidence to the contrary. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and medical and kids definitions of delusion from Merriam-Webster.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DelusionDelusion - Wikipedia

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   Delusion of reference: False belief that insignificant remarks, events, or objects in one's environment have personal meaning or significance. "Usually the meaning assigned to these events is negative, but the 'messages' can also have a grandiose quality."

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDELUSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A delusion is a belief in something that is not true, or something a person wants to be true. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of delusion, and related words and phrases, from the Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › delusionDELUSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A delusion is a false belief or opinion, especially one held in resistance to strong evidence against it, as in Even after losing five straight championships, Heather still had the delusion that she was the best in the world.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › delusions-5113070Delusions: Types, Examples, Causes, Signs - Verywell Health

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Delusions are strongly-held or fixed false beliefs that conflict with reality. Learn about the four types of delusions, the themes, the signs, and the causes of delusions in psychotic disorders and other conditions.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELUSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A delusion is a false idea or belief that is not based on reality. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of delusion in different contexts, such as psychology, literature, and language.