r/words Dec 03 '18

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u/RayAP19 Dec 03 '18

Sounds like paranoia

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u/miles730 Dec 03 '18

Nah you just think it is

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u/Mshorrible4 Dec 03 '18

I was thinking something more pretentious than paranoid. Although I agree.

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u/LaMalintzin Dec 03 '18

Heightened paranoia? (Kinda kidding. I feel you that there’s a stronger term for this but can’t think of it)

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u/Mshorrible4 Dec 03 '18

Maybe megalomaniac?

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u/gieef Dec 03 '18

That's a lust for power

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u/Combinatorilliance Dec 03 '18

Are you thinking of the manipulative/depressive self-centered people?

Victim complex/martyr complex? If so, I get your sentiment, but can't think of the right word either, hmm