delusional

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Either Rather's delusional, which is a possibility, or he's shucking and jiving to salvage his reputation, which is more likely.

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  1. Pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of delusion. The hitherto recognized delusional insanities. Alien. and Neurol., VIII. 644.
  2. Afflicted with delusions: as, the delusional insane. In a third case a systematized delusional lunatic had delusions of persecution. Alien. and Neurol., IV. 462.

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  • Where else can I see people so delusional, and yet allowed to roam free?
  • Dr. Ian Swayze has since determined Dabiri is delusional -- and Justice William Wolski said the man has remained so despite being medicated since December. —  Toronto Sun
  • Sexist, racist, fascistic, grandiose, delusional -- and this is while he's on his meds -- Ronnie metes out justice to skateboarders and other miscreants, and rides roughshod over his fellow guards (whose combined IQs may perhaps round up to two digits). —  WSJ.com: What's News US
  • But Ronnie's prone to violence, delusional, and off his bipolar meds so when a real police detective (Ray Liotta) butts in on what he believes is his case, Ronnie goes off the deep end. —  About.com Hollywood Movies
  • These hate-mongers also seem bizarrely delusional, as if they've been living in a bubble for the past eight years. —  The Ostroy Report
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