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CONFABULATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Confabulation.

Confabulation - as a noun

An informal conversation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chat9confab13schmoose15schmooze24
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conversation17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered

Example Sentences

"The psychiatrist recognized the patient's confabulation as a symptom of their delusional disorder."
"Her confabulation of events was so convincing that even the jury believed her false testimony."
"After a night of heavy drinking, his confabulation about the previous evening's events was completely inaccurate."
"The journalist accused the politician of confabulation in his attempt to cover up the scandal."
"Some people with memory loss may resort to confabulation to fill in the gaps in their recollection."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFABULATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confabulation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFABULATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CONFABULATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confabulation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFABULATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is CONFABULATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confabulation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFABULATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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