noun
- a person who treats someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
Examples
- The dictator was known as a ruthless persecutor of political dissidents.
- Religious minorities fled their homeland to escape their persecutors.
- The civil rights leader faced many persecutors throughout his career.
- History books document the actions of those who were persecutors of innocent people.
- She refused to be intimidated by her persecutors and continued fighting for justice.
- The refugees sought asylum from their persecutors in a neighboring country.