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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

paranoiac

/ˌpærəˈnɔɪ.æk/ adjective · British & US
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What does paranoiac mean?

adjective

Having or characterized by a persistent delusional belief that one is going to be harmed, harassed, followed, slandered, etc., by an individual, organization, or other entity.

Example

"The artist's paranoiac tendencies led him to believe that his work was being sabotaged by a rival."

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