(Namespace: plural glossary)
| Type of term | Possible role for a headmate |
|---|---|
| Synonyms or near-synonyms | None |
| Antonyms or near-antonyms | Internal self-helper, protector |
A persecutor is a headmate whose intrusions cause psychological harm to the system. Often this harm may be experienced as the persecutor being cruel or mean. In the case of more facet-like or blurring persecutors, the harm might instead be experienced as extremely poor self-esteem.