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persecutory

/ˈpɜːsɪkjʊtəri/

/ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtɔri/

persecutoryadjective

more persecutory

Comp.

most persecutory

Super.

/ˈpɜːsɪkjʊtəri/

/ˈpɜrsɪkjʊtɔri/

Translations

He was diagnosed with a persecutory delusion.

Ему поставили диагноз преследовательного бреда.

Definitions

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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