paranoia

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of distrust or suspicion, typically without adequate reason.

  - "His paranoia led him to suspect that everyone was plotting against him."
  - "Despite having no evidence, his paranoia made him believe that his partner was cheating on him."

• Noun

  A mental disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.

  - "She was diagnosed with paranoia and required regular therapy sessions."
  - "The man's paranoia made him a danger to himself and others."

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Antonyms

pronoia

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with paranoia
oaria , panoria , mariana

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Variants

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paranoia , paranoiac , paranoiacs , paranoias , paranoic , paranoically , paranoics

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Etymology

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From the Greek paranoia, meaning 'beside the mind', from para 'beside' + nous 'mind'.

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Trivia

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1. Paranoia is not a diagnosable condition until it significantly interferes with a person's daily life.

2. Paranoia can be a symptom of various mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Anxiety and paranoia share some similarities, such as feelings of fear and suspicion, but anxiety is generally characterized by worry and apprehension about future events.

2. Delusional disorder: Paranoia is a symptom of several delusional disorders, including paranoid personality disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.

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Culture

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Paranoia has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often representing fear, mistrust, and suspicion. It has been used to explore the human psyche, relationships, and societal issues.

How to Memorize "paranoia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a worried expression, constantly looking over their shoulder, and suspecting everyone around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paranoia' with the feeling of being on edge, suspicious, and fearful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Paranoia, Perpetual Fear and Suspicion'

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