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paranoia

 

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Noun paranoia has 1 sense
  1. paranoia - a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur
    --1 is a kind of
    psychosis

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Paranoia

Definition:

Paranoia is a mental disorder characterized by an extreme and irrational distrust of others, often accompanied by delusions of persecution, conspiracy, or threat.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Mental Disorder:

A state in which an individual experiences intense and unfounded suspicions or mistrust towards others.

Example:

His untreated paranoia caused him to isolate himself from family and friends.

2. General Suspicion:

An extreme or excessive suspicion or mistrust, even without being diagnosed as a mental disorder.

Example:

Her constant paranoia about being watched made her cover up her laptop camera with tape.

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