paranoid schizophrenia

Cultural  

1. A type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions of grandeur, paranoia, hallucinations, jealousy, hostility, aggressiveness, unfocused anxiety, argumentativeness, and, in severe cases, detachment from reality to the point of autism (see also autism).

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Example Sentences

Once they arrived, Scott told the officers that he had paranoid schizophrenia and was having active hallucinations.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Matthew said he told attending officers how he believed something was wrong with Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia before carrying out his killings.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Calocane had a history of mental health issues, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Evidence will be heard relating to the actions of agencies that had previously dealt with Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

During sentencing, Judge Sarah Munro KC said two psychiatrists agreed on the diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and that Naveed had "no insight" into her mental health, diagnosis or symptoms.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025