paranoea

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A form of paranoia — A 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.

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Meanings

nounparanoea (countable and uncountable, plural paranoeas)

plural paranoeas

  1. countableobsoleteuncountableObsolete form of paranoia.
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