Definition of Paranoia
Paranoia
par·a·no·ia
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A feeling of intense anxiety or fear that someone is plotting against you.
e.g. The detective's paranoia led him to suspect everyone in the room.
(noun)
a mental illness that involves the delusion that one is being targeted for persecution by everyone, often in combination with baseless jealously and/or an exaggerated sense of self-importance;
e.g. He is affected with paranoia and is in constant fear for his safety.
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