paranoia

indénombrable

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

• 🇫🇷État psychique caractérisé par une méfiance irrationnelle et persistante, des soupçons ou des idées de persécution, souvent associé à des troubles anxieux ou délirants.

1. Mental health condition B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Paranoïa (trouble mental)

   Synonymes: delusional disorder

2. Unfounded suspicion B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Paranoïa (suspicion infondée)

   Synonymes: delusiondistrustmistrustsuspicion

   Antonymes: confidencefaithtrust

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