Definition of "paranoia" []

• A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur, often strenuously defended with apparent logic and reason. (noun)
• Extreme, irrational distrust of others. (noun)

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• "More incredible and ridiculous paranoia from the right wing. barbati"
• "No. Just more vitriolic paranoia from the sore losers on the right."
• "It seems to me the paranoia is coming from the government, not the people."