Dictionary Check: delusion
"delusion" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
noun
a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
Example:
"he has delusions of competence"
noun
the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
Example:
"She has a delusion that she is being spied on."
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