PSYCHOSES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

psychosis

noun

Definition of psychosis

as in dementia

a very serious mental illness that makes you behave strangely or believe things that are not true The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis.

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Recent Examples of psychosis Prosecutors say the murders were calculated, while Clancy's defense argues that she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The ongoing, high-profile trial has thrust the topic of maternal mental health—and postpartum psychosis in particular—into the national spotlight. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 July 2026 Lindsay does not dispute killing her children, but her defense argues that she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 However, few talk about postpartum psychosis, a more severe illness occurring in approximately 1 to 2 in 1,000 mothers after giving birth. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychosis

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Noun

Kan finds genuine optimism in the diminishing stigma surrounding dementia, which encourages earlier diagnoses and more open conversations, empowering individuals to live more actively with the condition.

— Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Along with all these obligations, Tonina is taking care of her bedridden mother, who is suffering from dementia.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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Colt did not have any signs of insanity, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, Richards said.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Dominguez, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the stabbing deaths of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

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The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Importantly, the robot maintained stable locomotion throughout testing, showing that the AI controller could effectively harness passive energy stored in the compliant feet without introducing instability or excessive corrective movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

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