delusions (Meaning)
delusions
a mistaken or misleading belief, a false belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that persists despite the facts and occurs in some psychotic states compare hallucination sense 1, illusion sense 2a, the act of deluding, the abnormal state marked by such beliefs, the act of tricking or deceiving someone, a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary, a false belief that persists despite evidence proving it false and occurs especially in some mentally disturbed states, an abnormal mental state characterized by the occurrence of psychotic delusions, something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
Synonyms & Antonyms of delusions
Synonyms:
- visualizations
- fictions
- fables
- brainchildren
- inventions
- ignes fatui
- utopias
- concoctions
- fabrications
- nonentities
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word delusions
a mistaken or misleading belief, a false belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that persists despite the facts and occurs in some psy
illusions, fantasies, visions, daydreams, dreams, unrealities, ideas, figments, nightmares,phantasies
realities,facts,actualities,
The patient's delusions of grandeur made her believe she possessed supernatural abilities.
His delusions of persecution convinced him that the government was spying on his every move.
The elderly woman's delusions of infidelity led her to accuse her husband of unfaithfulness.
The drug-induced delusions caused hallucinations and a distorted sense of reality.
