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Paranoia

/ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/

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

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noun
  1. 1

    A 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. 2

    Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

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