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par⋅a⋅noid

  [par-uh-noid]
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–adjective
1. of, like, or suffering from paranoia.
–noun
2. a person suffering from paranoia.
Also, par⋅a⋅noi⋅ac  [par-uh-noi-ak, -ik] , par⋅a⋅noe⋅ac  [par-uh-nee-ak, -ik] .

Origin:
1900–05; paranoi(a) + -oid, with base and suffix merged, perh. by haplology from the expected *paranoioid
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par·a·noid   (pār'ə-noid')   
adj.  
  1. Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia.
  2. Exhibiting or characterized by extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others: a paranoid suspicion that the phone might be bugged.
n.  One affected with paranoia.
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Main Entry: 1para·noid
Pronunciation: 'par-&-"noid
Variant: also para·noi·dal /"par-&-'noid-&l/
Function: adjective
1 : characterized by or resembling paranoia or paranoid schizophrenia
2 : characterized by suspiciousness, persecutory trends,or megalomania

Main Entry: 2paranoid
Function: noun
: one affected with paranoia or paranoid schizophrenia called also paranoiac
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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paranoid par·a·noid (pār'ə-noid')
adj.
Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia. n.
One affected with paranoia.

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