Delusion

/dɪlˈuːʒən/

/dɪˈɫuʒən/

Delusion

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

synonyms : head game

a reinforced false belief or opinion that someone has

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

Examples

1. The harsh criticism tore him out of his delusions of grandeur.

2. The patient's delusions and hallucinations indicate that he is out of his mind and needs immediate medical attention.

3. You have delusions.

4. Never had delusions.