delusion - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Synonyms

• delusion
• head game
• illusion

More generic

• deceit
• deception
• dissembling
• dissimulation

Noun

a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

Synonyms

• delusion
• hallucination

More generic

• misconception

More specific

• disorientation
• freak out

Noun

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

Synonyms

• delusion
• psychotic belief

More generic

• mental condition
• mental state
• psychological condition
• psychological state

More specific

• delusions of grandeur
• delusions of persecution
• hallucination
• nihilism
• nihilistic delusion
• somatic delusion
• zoanthropy

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