Synonyms for

Hallucination

Verb / hʌˌlu:sʌˈneɪʃʌn / Another word for hallucination — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A perception of seeing, hearing, or feeling something that is not present or is not actually happening.

Synonyms & similar words

delusion delusion illusion fantasy mirage figment vision apparition phantasm dream trick deception misconception error mistake fancy myth fiction invention lie whim

Example sentences

  1. The hallucination of a giant spider scared me.
  2. Sometimes, people with a fever may experience hallucinations.
  3. The drug caused hallucinations in the user.
  4. I realized it was just a hallucination when the scary monster disappeared.
  5. Hallucinations can be a symptom of mental illness.

Quotes

  • Hallucination is the only sane form of insanity. - William S. Burroughs
  • The distinction between reality and unreality is potentially the root of all suffering and disorder. - David Foster Wallace
  • The mind is like a crazy monkey, jumping around from thought to thought. - Sogyal Rinpoche

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