All 3 Uses
paranoid
in
Allegiant
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- I must be getting paranoid.†
p. 49.1
- I can almost feel the paranoia emanating from the walls, like the terminal itself is terrified of unfamiliar eyes.†
p. 374.4 *
- I glance at the door, more from paranoia than an actual concern that someone is listening in.†
p. 395.1
Definitions:
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(1)
(paranoid used casually) excessively suspicious that others want to harm you; or excessively fearful
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(2)
(paranoid used clinically) suffering from a psychological disorder characterized by excessive distrust of others -- thinking "they are out to get me"
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)