Associations to the word «Paranoia»

Wiktionary

PARANOIA, noun. A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution.
PARANOIA, noun. Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

Dictionary definition

PARANOIA, noun. A psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur.

Wise words

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