paranoia

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/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ English

Definitions

noun

A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, conspiracy and perceived threat against the person, often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others
Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

Related words

Synonyms

delirium madness delusion mistrust anxiety wariness suspicion distrust insecurity misgiving phobia jitteriness hypervigilance fearfulness psychosis obsession

Antonyms

Associated

delusions hallucinations paranoid delusional schizophrenia dementia insanity cha

Rhymes

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