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Persecutor

Description:

A persecutor refers to someone who subjects others to cruelty, harassment, or oppression due to their beliefs, race, religion, or any other perceived differences. It can also refer to an individual or group that relentlessly pursues or threatens someone.

Examples:

Noun - Individual:

1. The dictator ruled as a persecutor, targeting anyone who dared to speak against him.
2. The religious extremist proclaimed himself a holy warrior, but in reality, he was just a persecutor.

Noun - Group:

1. The early Christians faced severe persecution from the Roman Empire.
2. During history, countless communities have been victimized and oppressed by persecutors.

Verb - Action:

1. The ruthless king used his power to persecute innocent citizens who disagreed with his policies.
2. The government was accused of persecuting minorities based on their ethnicity.

Related Products:

History of Persecution

Documentary on Oppression

Books on Human Rights