Significado da palavra paranoia em português

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paranoia

US /ˌper.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
UK /ˌpær.əˈnɔɪ.ə/
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Substantivo

1.

paranoia, delírio de perseguição

a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or grandiosity, often accompanied by hallucinations

Exemplo:
His increasing paranoia made him distrust everyone around him.
Sua crescente paranoia o fez desconfiar de todos ao seu redor.
She suffered from extreme paranoia, believing everyone was out to get her.
Ela sofria de paranoia extrema, acreditando que todos queriam prejudicá-la.
2.

desconfiança, suspeita

a tendency to be excessively suspicious or distrustful of others

Exemplo:
His constant paranoia about being watched affected his daily life.
Sua constante paranoia de ser observado afetava sua vida diária.
There was a general sense of paranoia among the employees after the layoffs.
Havia um sentimento geral de paranoia entre os funcionários após as demissões.