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persecutor

per·se·cute
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pur-si-kyoot]
    • /ˈpɜr sɪˌkyut/
    • /ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuː.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-si-kyoot]
    • /ˈpɜr sɪˌkyut/

Definitions of persecutor word

  • verb with object persecutor to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 1
  • verb with object persecutor to annoy or trouble persistently. 1
  • noun persecutor person who harasses another 1
  • countable noun persecutor The persecutors of a person or group treat them cruelly and unfairly, especially because of their religious or political beliefs, or their race. 0
See all 4 definitions of persecutor

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Origin of persecutor

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English; back formation from persecutour persecutor ≪ Late Latin persecūtor orig. prosecutor, equivalent to persecū-, variant stem of persequī to prosecute, pursue closely (see per-, sequence) + -tor -tor

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Parts of speech for Persecutor

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Persecutor

persecutor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for persecutor

noun persecutor

  • antagonizer — a person who antagonizes people, or provokes hostility: The leader was an antagonizer of the peasantry. Compare antagonist.
  • bigot — If you describe someone as a bigot, you mean that they are bigoted.
  • bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
  • coercer — to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
  • dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
All 15 Synonyms of persecutor

Antonyms for persecutor

noun persecutor

  • liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
All 2 Antonyms of persecutor

Top questions with persecutor

  • what does persecutor mean?
  • what is a persecutor?

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