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persecutor

UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtə/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɚ/

Translations

persecutornoun
persecutors
pl
UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtə/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɚ/
persécuteurSe dit d'une personne qui persécute quelqu'un.
The persecutor was eventually brought to justice for his actions against the minority group.
Le persécuteur a finalement été traduit en justice pour ses actes contre le groupe minoritaire.
Additional translations
persécuteurPar extension, pour une institution ou un groupe qui persécute systématiquement.
oppresseurDans un contexte politique ou social, quand l'idée de persécution rejoint celle d'oppression.
Synonyms
oppressor
tormentor
harasser
maltreater
abuser

Definitions

persecutornoun
A person who treats someone in a cruel or unfair way, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.
The persecutor was eventually brought to justice for his actions against the minority group.
An institution, group, or other non-human agent that systematically oppresses or harasses people.
International observers condemned the government as a persecutor of political opponents.
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