delusion
/dɪˈluːʒn/noun
उच्चारण डिलूज़न
भ्रम, मिथ्या धारणा, मतिभ्रम
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a false belief or opinion that you hold strongly, even though it is not true
भ्रम, मिथ्या धारणा, मतिभ्रम
- He is under the delusion that he will top the exam without studying.
- delusions of grandeur
- She lives under the delusion that everyone is her friend.
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- It is a delusion to think wealth guarantees happiness.
- Some patients suffer from delusions and need careful treatment.
- He soon lost his delusions about quick profits.
Synonyms misconception illusion false belief
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delude verbdelusional adj.
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Keep apart: illusion (a false impression of the senses), delusion (a false belief held firmly, often a sign of mental illness), allusion (an indirect reference).
अलग रखिए: illusion (इंद्रियों का झूठा आभास), delusion (दृढ़ता से पकड़ी गई झूठी धारणा, अक्सर मानसिक बीमारी का लक्षण), allusion (अप्रत्यक्ष संदर्भ)।