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persecutory

UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjʊtəri/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtɔri/

Translations

persecutoryadjective
more persecutory
Comp.
most persecutory
Super.
UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjʊtəri/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtɔri/
persécutifEmploi surtout psychiatrique, pour des idées, délires ou sentiments de persécution.
The patient exhibited persecutory delusions, believing that everyone was out to harm him.
Le patient présentait des délires persécutifs, croyant que tout le monde cherchait à lui nuire.
Additional translations
persécutoireEmploi plus rare, notamment en langue soutenue, juridique ou psychologique.
Synonyms
oppressive
afflictive
tormenting
maltreating
harassing

Definitions

persecutoryadjective
Relating to or characterized by feelings of being persecuted or harassed.
The patient exhibited persecutory delusions, believing that everyone was out to harm him.
Involving or constituting persecution; tending to persecute.
The persecutory policies targeted political opponents and stifled dissent.
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