persecution complex

noun

per·​se·​cu·​tion complex ˌpər-si-ˈkyü-shən- How to pronounce persecution complex (audio)
: the feeling of being persecuted especially without basis in reality

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“Persecution complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/persecution%20complex. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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