Meaning of the word paranoia in English
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paranoia
US /ˌper.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
UK /ˌpær.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
Noun
1.
a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or grandiosity, often accompanied by hallucinations
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His increasing paranoia made him distrust everyone around him.
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She suffered from extreme paranoia, believing everyone was out to get her.
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2.
a tendency to be excessively suspicious or distrustful of others
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His constant paranoia about being watched affected his daily life.
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There was a general sense of paranoia among the employees after the layoffs.