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hallucinate

/hælʊˈsɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does hallucinate mean?

verb

To experience a sensory perception in the absence of any external stimulus, such as seeing or hearing things that are not there. To perceive something as real when it is not.

Example

"The patient began to hallucinate after taking the medication."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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