delusion

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Synonyms: elusion, defusion, derision, illusion, seclusion, allusion, delusive, decision, elision, decurion, decursion

Antonyms: elusion, defusion, derision, illusion, seclusion, allusion, delusive, decision, elision, decurion, decursion

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Noun

1. An [[adamant]] belief in a [[falsehood]] despite [[incontestable]] evidence.
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.
4. A strong belief contrary to evidence.

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