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paranoid

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/pɐɾɐˈnojku/pa·ra·noi·co

Definition

1

Relating to paranoia; suffering from or showing extreme and irrational distrust, fear of persecution, or unfounded suspicions.

Usage examples

He became paranoid after reading too many conspiracy theories.
The patient exhibited paranoid delusions of being watched.

Common combinations

paranoid behaviorparanoid thoughtsparanoid fearparanoid schizophrenia