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disorientation vs delusion

delusion vs disorientation

disorientation and delusion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disorientation Yes No No No
delusion Yes No No No
As nouns, delusion is a hypernym of disorientation; that is, delusion is a word with a broader meaning than disorientation:
  • disorientation: a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
  • delusion: a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
Other hypernyms of disorientation include hallucination.
disorientation (noun) delusion (noun)
a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
Difference between disorientation and delusion

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