Persecutor
noun
A person who treats others cruelly and unfairly, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
His relentless bullying made him a persecutor in the eyes of his classmates.
noun
A person who harasses or annoys others persistently.
He was a notorious persecutor of anyone who disagreed with his views.
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Disapproving
noun
A person who treats others cruelly and unfairly, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
His relentless bullying made him a persecutor in the eyes of his classmates.
noun
A person who harasses or annoys others persistently.
He was a notorious persecutor of anyone who disagreed with his views.
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Persecutor has a negative meaning, implying the person is unjust and mean.
The dictator was seen as a persecutor by the oppressed citizens.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Imbalance
Often suggests a power imbalance; a persecutor is usually seen as more powerful.
In history class, we learned about the persecutors who led witch hunts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using this word can carry historical & cultural weight, especially in discussions about discrimination.
Activists work hard to stop persecutors who target marginalized communities.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Persecutor has a negative meaning, implying the person is unjust and mean.
The dictator was seen as a persecutor by the oppressed citizens.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Imbalance
Often suggests a power imbalance; a persecutor is usually seen as more powerful.
In history class, we learned about the persecutors who led witch hunts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using this word can carry historical & cultural weight, especially in discussions about discrimination.
Activists work hard to stop persecutors who target marginalized communities.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Persecutor has a negative meaning, implying the person is unjust and mean.
The dictator was seen as a persecutor by the oppressed citizens.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Imbalance
Often suggests a power imbalance; a persecutor is usually seen as more powerful.
In history class, we learned about the persecutors who led witch hunts.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Using this word can carry historical & cultural weight, especially in discussions about discrimination.
Activists work hard to stop persecutors who target marginalized communities.
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Quote examples
Alice Miller
Swiss Psychologist
It is very difficult for people to believe the simple fact that every persecutor was once a victim. Yet it should be very obvious that someone who was allowed to feel free and strong from childhood does not have the need to humiliate another person.
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Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
The rashness of the persecutor hath overspread the rights of the persecuted so that punishment is awarded to him that has gained the victory, the inglorious triumphs, and the man who deserved bonds has carried off the prize.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
No true believer could be intolerant or a persecutor. If I were a magistrate and the law carried the death penalty against atheists, I would begin by sending to the stake whoever denounced another.
Quote examples
Alice Miller
Swiss Psychologist
It is very difficult for people to believe the simple fact that every persecutor was once a victim. Yet it should be very obvious that someone who was allowed to feel free and strong from childhood does not have the need to humiliate another person.
Quote examples
Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
The rashness of the persecutor hath overspread the rights of the persecuted so that punishment is awarded to him that has gained the victory, the inglorious triumphs, and the man who deserved bonds has carried off the prize.
Quote examples
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
No true believer could be intolerant or a persecutor. If I were a magistrate and the law carried the death penalty against atheists, I would begin by sending to the stake whoever denounced another.
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