Paranoia

noun

/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounA psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, conspiracy and perceived threat against the person, often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others

2.nounExtreme, irrational distrust of others.

Synonyms

delirium madness delusion mistrust anxiety wariness suspicion distrust insecurity misgiving phobia jitteriness

Antonyms

pronoia

Rhymes With

soya sequoia giant sequoia boyau noyau genus sequoia alloy a annoy a

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