paranoia
/ˌpɛrəˈnɔɪə/
noun
- An unreasonable or extreme feeling that others are trying to harm or threaten you.
- Living in constant paranoia can be exhausting and lonely.
- The spy's paranoia was justified given the dangerous work he did.
- His paranoia made him think his coworkers were plotting against him.
- A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur.
- Paranoia is a symptom of some mental health disorders.
- She was diagnosed with paranoia after months of irrational fears.
- Treatment for paranoia often includes therapy and medication.
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