delusion

illusione, delirio

Idea non vera in cui una persona può credere fermamente.

In inglese semplice: A belief that is not true, even though someone may strongly believe it.

• His belief was a delusion.
• She was under the delusion that everyone admired her.
• The patient’s delusions made everyday life difficult.

Come si usa: under the delusion that… (He was under the delusion that the money was his.); delusion of something (She had delusions of unlimited power.)

Sinonimi: false belief, illusion

Espressioni comuni: under a delusion, delusion of grandeur, false delusion

inganno, autoinganno

Condizione di chi crede cose false, oppure azione di farle credere a qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: The state of believing things that are false, or the act of making someone believe them.

• He lived in delusion for years.
• The truth finally freed her from delusion.
• Their promises kept the public in a state of delusion.

Sinonimi: self-deception, deception

Espressioni comuni: state of delusion, live in delusion, delusion and deception