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delusions
noun(de-lu-sion)
something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
delusions
noun(de-lu-sion)
a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary; also : the abnormal state marked by such beliefs
delusions
noun(de-lu-sion)
the act of tricking or deceiving someone : the state of being deluded
delusions
noun(de-lu-sion)
the act of deluding oneself or the state of being deluded by oneself especially concerning one's true nature, abilities, feelings, etc.
delusions
noun(de-lu-sion)
a delusion that one has concerning oneself

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