persecutor

UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtə/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɚ/

Translations

persecutornoun
persecutors
pl
UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtə/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɚ/
The persecutor was relentless in his pursuit.
Преследователь был неумолим в своей погоне.
The religious community suffered under their persecutor.
Религиозная община страдала под гнетом своего гонителя.

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.