paranoia

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Instead, I've just pointed out how funny the paranoia is among those who are stockpiling ammo, all out of fear of the big bad Obama coming to take away their precious guns.

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

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  • Show great the result of extreme paranoia is a phobia. respect for your fellow beings Work Distrust in the context of interpersonal fear, together for the benefit of all Mankind Give is sometimes explained as the inward —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Sometimes, emotional state related to pleasure and the result of extreme paranoia is a phobia. happiness. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Police believe Vangurp may be in danger because they suspect Spurgeon may be using methamphetamines and has shown signs of paranoia, the release said. —  azcentral.com | news
  • Thats why i think that a little google-paranoia is not so insane .... —  Ning Blog
  • Animosity, paranoia, and mutual mistrust between the two nations hindered their ability to find a common ground and complete their peace talks. —  Releaselog | RLSLOG.net
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  1. Greek, madness, from paranoos, demented : para-, beyond; see para-1 + nous, noos, mind.
 

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/pærəˈniə, ˈnɔɪə/
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