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Megalomaniac vs Paranoid - What's the difference?

megalomaniac | paranoid |

As nouns the difference between megalomaniac and paranoid

is that megalomaniac is one affected with or exhibiting megalomania while paranoid is someone suffering from paranoia.

As an adjective paranoid is

of, related to, or suffering from paranoia.

megalomaniac

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One affected with or exhibiting megalomania

    • paranoid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, related to, or suffering from paranoia
  • Exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
    • Maybe I'm paranoid , but that doesn't mean that they are not out to get me.

    Related terms

    * paranoidly

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone suffering from paranoia