persecution complex

noun

A fixed, irrational, and delusional belief that one is being mistreated, oppressed, or harassed by others, despite a lack of evidence.

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Meanings

nounpersecution complex (plural persecution complexes)

plural persecution complexes

  1. human sciencesA fixed, irrational, and delusional belief that one is being mistreated, oppressed, or harassed by others, despite a lack of evidence.
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