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Delusion

nounid 42392·updated May 18, 2026
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(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

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synonym
hallucinationillusionpsychotic belief
plural
Delusions
possessive
Delusion's
pluralpossessive
Delusions'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of deluding
§2
a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
§3
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

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