paranoia

par-a-noi-a · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.

  2. 2.

    Unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people.

Forms

plural: paranoias

Related words

Antonyms: confidence, trust
See also: anxiety, delusion, paranoid
Synonyms: delusion, distrust, suspicion

Etymology

From Greek paranoia (madness), from para (beside, beyond) + noos (mind).