hallucinate
to perceive something that does not exist as a result of a disordered mental state or external influence
Hallucinate in a sentence
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Deprived of sleep for days, he began to hallucinate figures in the empty corridor.
Deprived of sleep for three days, the test subjects began to hallucinate voices and shifting shadows.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “hallucinate” well
To hallucinate is to perceive something that is not actually present, owing to a disordered mental state or an external influence such as a drug. The perception feels real to the subject despite having no external source.
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