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/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ · noun
(obsolete) 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 accusations and a general mistrust of others..
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Paranoia means (obsolete) 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 accusations and a general mistrust of others..
Common synonyms include paranoidism.
Possible antonyms include pronoia.
Use paranoia where its definition matches the intended context.
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