delusions of persecution

• Psychischer Zustand, bei dem eine Person fälschlich annimmt, andere würden sich gegen sie verschwören, sie bedrohen oder ihr Schaden zufügen wollen; tritt häufig im Rahmen von Paranoia oder bestimmten psychischen Störungen auf.

A psychological condition in which a person falsely believes that others are plotting against, threatening, or trying to harm them, often associated with paranoia or certain mental health disorders.

1. False belief of being targetedC1formal

   A psychological condition where a person firmly believes they are being threatened, harassed, or conspired against by others, despite evidence to the contrary.

   Verfolgungswahn

   • The patient suffers from delusions of persecution, believing his neighbors are plotting against him.
   • Her delusions of persecution made her avoid public places.
   • The psychiatrist diagnosed him with paranoid schizophrenia due to his delusions of persecution.