Paranoia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paranoia is a noun meaning Extreme, irrational distrust of others.
Meaning
Extreme, irrational distrust of others.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- paranoias
- paranoea
Synonyms for paranoia
Depending on context, synonyms include paranoidism.
Antonyms for paranoia
Common opposites include pronoia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include delirium, madness, delusion, mistrust, anxiety, wariness.
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