Term ID: T4354

Persecutory Delusion

/persecutory-delusion/
False beliefs that one is being harmed, harassed, or conspired against despite lack of evidence supporting these beliefs.
Example: Individuals believing that neighbors are poisoning their food or that government agents are monitoring their daily activities.

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Reference: Freeman (2007)