Etymology · Ancient Greek
παράνοια
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek παράνοια, most common first.
- paranoiaA psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of six subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and a perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and a general mistrust of others.
- beside oneselfOvercome; consumed by an emotion.