Definitions for paranoia
ˌpær əˈnɔɪ əpara·noia

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paranoianoun

   a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur

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1. paranoianoun

   A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution.

2. paranoianoun

   Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

3. Etymology: παράνοια, from παράνοος, from παρά + νόος.

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1. Paranoia

   Paranoia is an instinct or thought process that is believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of delusion and irrationality. Paranoid thinking typically includes persecutory beliefs, or beliefs of conspiracy concerning a perceived threat towards oneself (i.e. "Everyone is out to get me"). Paranoia is distinct from phobias, which also involve irrational fear, but usually no blame. Making false accusations and the general distrust of other people also frequently accompany paranoia. For example, a paranoid person might believe an incident was intentional when most people would view it as an accident or coincidence. Paranoia is a central symptom of psychosis.

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1. paranoia

   Paranoia is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent, irrational, and intense feelings of fear, mistrust, and suspicion towards others, often leading to a sense of persecution, despite the absence of any threat. It can result in distorted thought processes and beliefs, and may cause significant distress and impair daily functioning. It can appear in various psychological disorders, including paranoid personality disorder and schizophrenia. Please consult with a medical professional or psychiatrist for advice on specific situations or conditions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paranoianoun

   mental derangement; insanity

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. para`noia.]

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1. Paranoia

   Paranoia is a thought process believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion. Paranoid thinking typically includes persecutory beliefs, or beliefs of conspiracy concerning a perceived threat towards oneself. Making false accusations and the general distrust of others also frequently accompany paranoia. For example, an incident most people would view as an accident or coincidence, a paranoid person might believe was intentional.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paranoia in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paranoia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of paranoia in a Sentence

1. Adam Borland:

   Healthy paranoia or healthy anxiety can keep us aware and alert as a defense mechanism and protect ourselves from potential threats.

2. Don Maines:

   I've had one addict describe it as $5 insanity, they still want to try it because it's so cheap. It gives them heightened awareness. They feel stronger and more sensitive to touch. But then the paranoia sets in.

3. Tim Wardle:

   There was a huge amount of paranoia... people( were) telling us,' There's no way you're going to be able to make this story, you will get shut down, it will get pulled,' i think a large part of making the film was just trying to stop ourselves from getting paranoid.

4. Scott C. Holstad:

   I am intoxicated with withdrawal, paranoia, anger and fear. I live for the moment of meeting eyes telling fortunes – they can’t tell mine and God does that drive them nuts. I confuse people, scare them; they can’t quite get a grasp on me. I just take my meds and pray to the gods for their souls.

5. Chris Barron:

   Trump’s absurd utterances to illustrate the president’s tumultuous inner life of paranoia, narcissism and xenophobia.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paranoia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paranoia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranoia
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paranoia
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paranoia