Meaning of DISORIENTATION
Pronunciation: | | d`is`oreeunt'eyshun
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- [n] confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was the result of inattention"
- [n] a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
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| Synonyms: | | freak out |
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| See Also: | | confusion, delusion, disarray, hallucination, mental confusion | |
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