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delusions

NOUN

mental illness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insanity mental disorder

WEAK

crack-up craziness depression derangement disturbed mind emotional disorder emotional instability loss of mind lunacy madness maladjustment mania mental disease mental sickness nervous breakdown nervous disorder neurosis neurotic disorder paranoia phobia psychopathy psychosis sick mind troubled mind unbalanced mind unsoundness of mind

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Even when he wasn't talking to AI, his delusions persisted and when he got home to his family, his manic behaviour got worse.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Lives of the Saints” is an ode to the folly—and the ecstasy—of clinging to beautiful delusions long past their expiration dates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The log also reveals that Gavalas was quickly able to direct Gemini right back into the fictional narrative, where it repeatedly encouraged his delusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

These are, in no particular order: popular delusions and the madness of crowds, political considerations, and basic economics.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The cabbie’s question punctured my fantasy, letting all the colors run out of my lovely delusions.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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