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delusion in German

delusion in German is Wahn, Irreführung, Täuschung — delusion means a firmly held false belief, maintained even against clear evidence.

delusion in German

Wahn
noun
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
Irreführung
noun
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
Täuschung
noun
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
Täuschung
noun
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.
Wahn
noun
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.
Wahnvorstellung
noun
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.

What does "delusion" mean?

  1. noun A firmly held false belief, maintained even against clear evidence.
    "His delusion that he was being watched grew worse over the years."

delusion in a sentence

  • His delusion that he was being watched grew worse over the years.
  • The therapist worked to gently challenge her delusions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "delusion" in German?

"delusion" in German is Wahn, Irreführung, Täuschung. delusion means: A firmly held false belief, maintained even against clear evidence.

How do you use "delusion" in a sentence?

Example: "His delusion that he was being watched grew worse over the years." In German, "delusion" is Wahn, Irreführung, Täuschung.

Are there other ways to say "delusion" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "delusion": Wahn, Irreführung, Täuschung, Wahnvorstellung.

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