paranoia

/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/

noun 2

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(noun.)

ADJ

increasing, mounting

VERB + PARANOIA

suffer from

border on, verge on

His constant checking of the door locks verged on paranoia by the end of the week.

PARANOIA + VERB

afflict sb

Definitions

noun

A psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of six subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and a perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusat

Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

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Example Bank

Saying no to unequal language rights isn't the same thing as paranoia.

Tatoeba · #460345

Herod the Great suffered from paranoia.

Tatoeba · #1501657

Paranoia is a serious disease, Tom. You should see a doctor.

Tatoeba · #4603416

No one was safe from Fadil's paranoia.

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Sami has long shown signs of fear and paranoia.

Tatoeba · #6708111

People are very inclined to paranoia.

Tatoeba · #7968203

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In some senses, paranoia is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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