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

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During a hearing on Sunday in Brasilia, Bolsonaro stated he "experienced a certain paranoia between Friday and Saturday due to medication," according to a Supreme Court document obtained by AFP.

From Barron's

Bolsonaro said he "experienced a certain paranoia between Friday and Saturday due to medication" when he had used a soldering iron on the monitoring bracelet, the document read.

From Barron's

All the above is set against a backdrop of paranoia, a common feature of this type of dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal

In many ways, the move summed up the man: it was innovative, impulsive and successful, with a dash of paranoia thrown in.

From BBC

Chongzhen, whose reign ended with his suicide in 1644, was noted by historians for his diligence as much as his paranoia, including the constant questioning of his subjects' loyalty.

From Reuters

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