Psychosis Definition & Meaning

psychosis
noun
  1. any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted

"Psychosis" in song lyrics

See how psychosis is used in real songs:

  • "Each day you think more about your psychosis"
    Eyedea & Abilities — The Dive (a)
  • "Maybe that's the reason that I suffer from psychosis"
    Hopsin — Trampoline
  • "Psychosis!"
    Josh Martinez — La Rambla

Usage tips for "psychosis"

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