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Paranoiac

Definition:

A paranoiac refers to a person who suffers from paranoia, a mental condition characterized by excessive and irrational mistrust or suspicion.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun

Someone afflicted with paranoia.

Example sentence: John's constant fear of being followed made him a paranoiac.

Sense 2: Adjective

Relating to or exhibiting characteristics of paranoia.

Example sentence: Her paranoiac tendencies caused her to question the intentions of even her closest friends.

Usage:

Usage 1: Popular

Paranoiac is a term commonly used in psychological discussions and popular media to describe individuals affected by paranoid thoughts.

Example sentence: The movie depicted the paranoiac protagonist's gradual descent into madness.

Usage 2: Local

In local communities, the term paranoiac may be used colloquially to describe someone excessively suspicious or cautious.

Example sentence: Jake's neighbors considered him a paranoiac due to his habit of installing security cameras all around his house.

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