1. Plural of paranoia; instances or states of extreme, irrational distrust or suspicion of others.
Usage: Medical/psychological term; Plural form

Examples

• The patient's paranoeas made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.
• Her repeated paranoeas about being watched caused significant anxiety.
• The therapist worked to address the client's various paranoeas through cognitive behavioral therapy.
• His paranoeas intensified during periods of high stress.
• The medication helped reduce the severity of her paranoeas.