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delusion

The word “delusion” has 3 syllables: de-lu-sion

It's pronounced as /dɪˈluːʒən/

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In the thesaurus, “delusion” has 65 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for delusion along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for delusion

Antonyms for delusion

Meanings of delusion

  • noun
    1. A false belief that is resistant to confrontation with actual facts.
    2. The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
    3. That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.

Example Sentences

  • He was under the delusion that he could complete the project alone.
  • The criminal lived in a delusion that no one would ever catch him.
  • She finally realized her delusion about the perfect relationship.
  • Many people fall into the delusion that wealth guarantees happiness.
  • His delusion made it difficult for him to accept reality.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delusion, such as: Shangri-la, actuality, brainchild, castle in Spain, castle in the air, chimera, cloud-cuckoo-land.

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