hallucination Definition
hal·lu·ci·na·tion (hə lo̵̅o̅′si nā′s̸hən)
noun
- the apparent perception of sights, sounds, etc. that are not actually present: it may occur in certain mental disorders
- the imaginary object apparently seen, heard, etc.
Etymology: L hallucinatio < hallucinari: see hallucinate
hallucination Related Forms
hal·lu′·ci·na′·tive adjective
hallucination Synonyms
hallucination
n.
hallucination Usage Examples
Converse of object
- induce: There were also some like LSD that induced hallucinations to which some became addicted.
- suffer: Once on board he began to suffer the hallucinations described above.
- cause: They argue the drug can cause hallucinations, mood swings even severe aggression or attempted suicide.
- experience: His or her thoughts may become muddled or he or she may experience hallucinations.
- produce: Magic Mushrooms: Shrooms, Mushies Several species of mushrooms can produce hallucinations, about a dozen of which grow in the UK.
- include: Up to three grams produces a mellow euphoria which may include hallucinations.
Converse of subject
characterize: Characterized by auditory hallucinations ( " voices " ).
Adjective modifier
- auditory: In the same way auditory hallucinations may be induced, both positive or negative.
- consensual: To use William Gibson's famous phrase, a MUD is a paradigmatic instance of the " consensual hallucination " of cyberspace.
- drug-induced: What turned him around was a religious vision, or a drug-induced hallucination, or perhaps a combination of the two.
- visual: There may be double vision, visual hallucinations or partial loss of vision.
- vivid: At one stage I was having very vivid hallucinations, which I didn't like.
- collective: Gustave Le Bon used the phrase " collective hallucinations " that could motivate people for good or ill.
Modifies a noun
- theory: Further, the hallucination theory cannot explain the conversion of Paul, three years later.
- cannot: Further, the hallucination theory cannot explain the conversion of Paul, three years later.
- sequence: Dave Lister had been seen, during Back to Reality ' s hallucination sequences, in AR overalls.
Noun used with modifier
- cause: Effects on the body: Magic mushrooms contain chemicals that affect the brain and cause hallucinations or a ' trip ' .
- group: The group hallucination is one of the worst sequences.
Preposition: in
population: Appreciating the natural history of reported hallucinations in this population assists us to offer advice about the anticipated course of these symptoms.
Preposition: of
nature: Finally, hallucinations of this nature occur to those who intensely want to believe.
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