Definitions

paranoia

[par-uh-noi-uh] / ˌpær əˈnɔɪ ə /

NOUN

mental illness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insanity mental disorder

WEAK

crack-up craziness delusions depression derangement disturbed mind emotional disorder emotional instability loss of mind lunacy madness maladjustment mania mental disease mental sickness nervous breakdown nervous disorder neurosis neurotic disorder phobia psychopathy psychosis sick mind troubled mind unbalanced mind unsoundness of mind

Example Sentences

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On the most fundamental level, the demand for privacy is not about paranoia or fear.

From Salon

The action films are likewise both packed with paranoia and betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times

“This time it was real paranoia. So, neither of you has been on this road?”

From Literature

Is it a case of paranoia thanks to new motherhood?

From Los Angeles Times

"I had paranoia, delusions. I had my first full-on episode when I was 15."

From BBC