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paranoia

/ˌpær.əˈnɔɪ.ə/

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noun

/ˌpær.əˈnɔɪ.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruПсихическое состояние, характеризующееся иррациональными и устойчивыми чувствами недоверия, подозрительности или преследования, часто связанное с тревожными или бредовыми расстройствами.

A mental condition characterized by irrational and persistent feelings of distrust, suspicion, or persecution, often associated with anxiety or delusional disorders.

uncountable

  1. Mental health conditionB2formalmedical

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

    ruПаранойя

    • The patient was diagnosed with paranoia after exhibiting extreme distrust of others.
    • Paranoia can severely impact a person's ability to maintain relationships.
    • Treatment for paranoia often involves therapy and medication.

    Synonymsdelusional disorder

  2. Unfounded suspicionB1informal

    An irrational and persistent feeling that people are trying to harm or deceive you.

    ruПаранойя

    • His paranoia made him think his coworkers were plotting against him.
    • She suffers from paranoia about being watched all the time.
    • The constant paranoia was exhausting for him and his family.

    Synonymsdelusiondistrustmistrustsuspicion

    Antonymsconfidencefaithtrust

Forms
  • paranoias plural form
  • paranoias' possessive plural form
  • paranoia's possessive singular form