delusion

• Substantivo que designa uma crença falsa mantida apesar de evidências contrárias, frequentemente associada a transtornos psicológicos ou psiquiátricos; também pode indicar engano ou ilusão em sentido mais geral.

A noun referring to a false belief or opinion that is held despite evidence to the contrary, often associated with psychological or psychiatric conditions.

1. B2formal

   A false belief or opinion that is held despite evidence to the contrary.

   Ilusão

   • He suffers from the delusion that everyone is out to get him.
   • Her delusion of grandeur made her believe she was a famous actress.
   • The patient's delusions were a symptom of his mental illness.

   Sinônimoserrorfallacyfalse beliefmisapprehensionmisconception

   Antônimosactualityfactrealitytruth

2. Misleading ideaB2formal

   An idea that is mistaken or misleading, often about oneself or a situation.

   Ilusão

   • The delusion that money brings happiness is common.
   • He lived under the delusion that he could fly.
   • She was under the delusion that her work was perfect.

   Sinônimoserrorfallacyillusionmisapprehensionmisconception

   Antônimosfactrealitytruthverity