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paranoia

The word “paranoia” has 4 syllables: par-a-noi-a.

It's pronounced as /ˌpɛr.əˈnɔɪ.ə/.

What is synonym and antonym for paranoia?

In the thesaurus, “paranoia” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paranoia along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for paranoia

  • anxiety
  • concern
  • disbelief
  • insanity
  • mental disorder
  • suspicion

Antonyms for paranoia

  • assurance
  • belief
  • certainty
  • confidence
  • conviction
  • trust

Meanings of paranoia

  • noun
    1. A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution, conspiracy and perceived threat against the person, often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others.
    2. Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

Example Sentences

  • Her constant paranoia about losing her job affected her performance.
  • Living alone in a new city sometimes led him to bouts of paranoia.
  • The intense media coverage of the incident fueled public paranoia.
  • He dismissed his fears as simple paranoia, but they continued to bother him.
  • A healthy level of caution is good, but excessive paranoia can be harmful.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paranoia, such as: anxiety, assurance, belief, certainty, concern, confidence, conviction.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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