paranoia

• Estado mental caracterizado por desconfianza y suspicacia irracionales y persistentes hacia los demás, a menudo con la creencia infundada de ser perseguido o vigilado; también se usa coloquialmente para referirse a un miedo o recelo excesivo e injustificado.

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

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1. Mental health conditionB2formalmedical

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

   Paranoia (trastorno mental)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdelusional disorder

2. Unfounded suspicionB1informal

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

   sospecha infundada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdelusiondistrustmistrustsuspicion

   Antónimosconfidencefaithtrust