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paranoia
noun
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Definition of paranoia:

paranoia (noun):
intense fear or suspicion, usually unfounded
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur.
mental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations

Synonyms for paranoia:

doubtuncertaintywarinessobsessionanxietyconcernsuspiciondelusiondisbeliefdistrust
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Antonyms for paranoia:

confidence

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