persecutory (Meaning)
persecutory
to treat continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful, to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict, annoy, pester, to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities), to cause to suffer because of belief
Synonyms & Antonyms of persecutory
Synonyms:
- harassing
- horrifying
- scary
- chilling
- ghastly
- terrible
- horrible
- frightful
- terrifying
- frightening
- alarming
- persecutive
- fearful
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Synonyms:
- troublesome
- forbidding
- discomfiting
- daunting
- discouraging
- disconcerting
- horrendous
- disquieting
- troubling
- dismaying
- nagging
- formidable
- disturbing
- disheartening
- demoralizing
- intimidating
- direful
- shocking
- unsettling
- dreadful
- fearsome
- perturbing
- dispiriting
- dire
- hair-raising
- distressing
- dread
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persecutory Sentence Examples
- The government's persecutory policies resulted in widespread human rights abuses.
- The persecutory nature of the investigation cast doubt on the credibility of the findings.
- She faced constant persecutory harassment from her former employer.
- The persecutory accusations leveled against him were entirely baseless.
- The persecution he endured at school left lasting psychological scars.
- The persecutory system of social control stoked fear and division within society.
- The persecutory atmosphere made it difficult to speak out against injustice.
- The persecutory nature of the inquiry undermined its ability to uncover the truth.
- The persecutory rhetoric used by certain politicians created a dangerous environment.
- The persecutory tendencies of authoritarian regimes can lead to the suppression of dissent and the erosion of fundamental freedoms.
FAQs About the word persecutory
to treat continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful, to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict, annoy, pester, to annoy with
harassing, horrifying, scary, chilling, ghastly, terrible, horrible, frightful, terrifying,frightening
calming,reassuring, settling, soothing, tranquilizing, dreamy, quieting, sedative, comforting, relaxing
The government's persecutory policies resulted in widespread human rights abuses.
The persecutory nature of the investigation cast doubt on the credibility of the findings.
She faced constant persecutory harassment from her former employer.
The persecutory accusations leveled against him were entirely baseless.
