delusion
noun
an act or instance of deluding.
delusions
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pluralof delusion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Oppenheim said as the process rolled out it began to feel like "the only way, maybe, to actually make this is also to have someone kind of confront, you know, their delusions on certain aspects."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
ChatGPT went along with these delusions, which is a problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The defence have said Clancy experienced hallucinations and delusions after giving birth to Callan and she was undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The elder Garson’s initial delusions resolved, but later returned and were treated with antipsychotic medications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
“You deserve a good name. I hate to see some lordling with delusions of wit saddle you with some terrible name like Midnight or Sooty or Scut.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
