😰paranoia

noun
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example Sentences

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

Synonyms

suspicion, delusion, mistrust, fear

Antonyms

trust, confidence

Collocations

extreme paranoia, develop paranoia, constant paranoia

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