👉 Persecutory is a term used in the field of psychology, specifically in the study of mental illness and the treatment of mental disorders. It refers to individuals who intentionally or unintentionally cause harm to others by using abusive or threatening behavior. In the context of mental health, perceiving someone as having a "persecutory" personality can indicate a high risk of developing severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other forms of psychosis. This term is also used in the field of psychiat
