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DELUSIONS

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Delusions.

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Delusions - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
psychotic belief
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mental conditionmental statepsychological conditionpsychological state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

Example: "He has delusions of competence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hallucination18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misconception21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Example: "She has a delusion that she is being spied on."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head gameillusion8

Example Sentences

"Her delusions made it impossible for her to live a normal life."
"He is suffering from delusions of grandeur."
"The patient's delusions caused him to believe he had special powers."
"They tried to convince her that her fears were just delusions."
"His delusions led him to distrust everyone around him."
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Is DELUSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delusions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELUSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DELUSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delusions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELUSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DELUSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delusions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELUSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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