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Delusion

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

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the act of deluding

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a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

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Variants

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hallucinationillusionpsychotic belief
plural
Delusions
possessive
Delusion's
pluralpossessive
Delusions'