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Paranomia

Noun:

1. A mental disorder characterized by the excessive and irrational fear of, or aversion to, words that sound similar or have similar meanings.

Example sentence: She suffered from paranomia, avoiding any conversation where homonyms were used.

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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to words or phrases that sound similar but have different meanings.

Example sentence: The comedians often used paranomia to create humorous wordplay in their act.

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Adverb:

1. In a manner characterized by confusion or mix-up due to similar sounding words.

Example sentence: He searched for his keys paranomia, grabbing the wrong set from the table.

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Note: Paranomia can also be a local term used to refer to a specific cultural event or tradition. Please provide the context for further assistance.