paranoea

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Definitions of paranoea word

noun paranoea Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission. 1
noun paranoea baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others. 1

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < New Latin < Greek paránoia madness. See para-1, nous, -ia

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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