Meaning & Definition of Delusion in English
English⟶
Delusion
/dɪluʒən/
noun
1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
synonym:
- delusion,
- psychotic belief
2. A mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
- "He has delusions of competence"
- "His dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination"
synonym:
- delusion,
- hallucination
3. The act of deluding
- Deception by creating illusory ideas
synonym:
- delusion,
- illusion,
- head game