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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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   Are delusions a real thing?

   • Delusions can be clinically labeled as bizarre, meaning they are highly implausible (e.g., believing that one has been abducted by aliens) or non-bizarre, which means they could conceivably happen in real life (e.g., being followed or having an affair). Below are several of the types of delusions people may experience:

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   What are delusions & hallucinations?

   • What are delusions and hallucinations A delusion is "a false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly sustained despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes incontrovertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary".

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   What are delusions in schizophrenia?

   • What are delusions? Delusions are the defining symptom of delusional disorder and are often present in individuals with schizophrenia. A delusion is a firmly held false belief that contradicts reality. For example, a person with a delusion may believe that someone is trying to harm them despite evidence to the contrary.

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

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   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. (Definition of delusion from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of delusion.

4. 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.

5. 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."

6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › what-are-delusionsWhat are delusions? Types, treatment, and more

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Delusions are strong beliefs in something that is not true, such as being persecuted or having special powers. They are a symptom of psychosis, which can result from mental health conditions, substance use, trauma, or injury.

   • Author: Carolyn Farnsworth

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › delusionDELUSION | 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.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › delusionDelusion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A delusion is a belief that has no evidence in fact — a complete illusion. The cook at the hot dog stand who thinks he is the best chef in the world? That opinion is definitely a delusion.