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What is another word for Delusion? – 249 Delusion Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    illusion misconception hallucination fantasy misapprehension mistake error fallacy misconception myth fable fiction deception self-deception false impression misbelief misinterpretation misunderstanding misperception distortion falsity inaccuracy untruth misrepresentation chimera phantasm mirage specter apparition phantom figment daydream reverie false hope pipe dream unrealistic expectation mistaken notion wrong idea erroneous belief faulty assumption misguided notion incorrect assumption misguided opinion unrealistic idea fanciful notion idle fancy vain imagination castle in the air pipe dream fool's paradise willful ignorance blind spot cognitive bias mental block emotional block psychological block irrational thinking unrealistic thinking distorted thinking warped thinking twisted thinking biased thinking prejudiced thinking bigoted thinking

    Meaning of Delusion

    A delusion is a firm, fixed belief that is not based on reality or facts.

    Definitions

    • A false belief or opinion, often held in the face of evidence to the contrary
    • A misapprehension or misconception about something, often resulting from a distorted or inaccurate perception of reality
    • A psychiatric condition characterized by a persistent, irrational belief that is not based on reality

    Etymology of Delusion

    The word "delusion" comes from the Latin word "delusio", which means "a deceiving" or "a misleading"
    The Latin word "delusio" is derived from the verb "deludere", which means "to deceive" or "to mock"
    The word "delusion" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a false or mistaken belief

    Example Uses

    • The patient's delusion that he was a king made it difficult for him to cope with reality
    • The company's delusion that it could compete with larger corporations led to its financial downfall
    • The delusion that one can become rich quickly without effort is a common myth that many people believe

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reality fact truth accuracy correctness validity soundness sense sanity rationality reason reasoning logic objectivity realism practicality pragmatism sensibility levelheadedness clearheadedness composure sobriety lucidity clarity coherence consistency authenticity genuineness honesty sincerity veracity candor frankness openness transparency integrity probity uprightness righteousness

    Related Nouns

    hallucination illusion fantasy misconception mistake error fallacy myth fable fiction deception self-deception false impression misbelief misinterpretation misunderstanding misperception distortion falsity inaccuracy untruth misrepresentation chimera phantasm mirage specter apparition phantom figment daydream reverie false hope pipe dream unrealistic expectation mistaken notion wrong idea erroneous belief faulty assumption misguided notion incorrect assumption

    Related Verbs

    deceive mislead delude deceive cheat trick fool dupe hoodwink beguile bamboozle manipulate influence persuade convince indoctrinate brainwash hypnotize mesmerize enchant enthrall captivate entice lure tempt seduce corrupt pervert distort falsify misrepresent exaggerate embellish fabricate invent create imagine fantasize dream envision conceive perceive believe think suppose assume presume hypothesize speculate theorize

    Related Adjectives

    false mistaken erroneous incorrect inaccurate untrue misleading deceptive delusional hallucinatory illusory fantastical fictional unreal unrealistic impractical unreasonable irrational unreasonable senseless absurd ridiculous preposterous laughable comical humorous satirical ironic paradoxical contradictory ambiguous vague unclear uncertain doubtful questionable suspicious dubious fishy shady untrustworthy unreliable unconvincing unpersuasive inconclusive indefinite obscure opaque mysterious enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling confusing disorienting bewildering