delusion

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delusion delusion of reference idea of reference nihilistic delusion

Main Entry: de·lu·sion
Pronunciation: di-lü-zhn
Function: noun
1 a : the act of deluding : the state of being deluded b : an abnormal mental state characterized by the occurrence of psychotic delusions
2 : a false belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self that persists despite the facts and occurs in some psychotic states -- compare HALLUCINATION 1, ILLUSION 2a