Delusion — synonyms, definition

1. delusion (Noun)

aberration bewilderment blunder chimera complex confusion deceit deception delirium dementia derangement equivocation error evasion fallacy falsity fancy fantasy fault fetish • • •

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

delusion (Noun) — A mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea. ex. "he has delusions of competence"

delusion (Noun) — The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas.

deceit deception dissembling dissimulation mental condition mental state misconception psychological condition psychological state delusions of grandeur delusions of persecution disorientation freak out hallucination nihilism nihilistic delusion somatic delusion zoanthropy