tory Synonyms

tory Meaning

Wordnet

tory (n)

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs

a supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of reform; a political conservative

Webster

tory (n.)

A member of the conservative party, as opposed to the progressive party which was formerly called the Whig, and is now called the Liberal, party; an earnest supporter of exsisting royal and ecclesiastical authority.

One who, in the time of the Revolution, favored submitting tothe claims of Great Britain against the colonies; an adherent tothe crown.

Webster

tory (a.)

Of ro pertaining to the Tories.

tory Sentence Examples

  1. The Conservative Party, commonly referred to as the Tories, has held power in the United Kingdom for several decades.
  2. The Tory government has been criticized for its austerity measures.
  3. The Tories' policies have caused widespread inequality in society.
  4. The upcoming election is likely to be a close race between the Tories and the Labour Party.
  5. The Tory leadership race has been marred by controversy.
  6. The Tories are widely seen as the party of the wealthy and privileged.
  7. The Tory MP was caught in a scandal involving a lobbyist.
  8. The Tories have long been accused of being out of touch with the common man.
  9. The Tory manifesto has been described as a "disaster."
  10. Many voters are disillusioned with the Tories and are looking for an alternative.

FAQs About the word tory

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution, a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Pa

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The Conservative Party, commonly referred to as the Tories, has held power in the United Kingdom for several decades.

The Tory government has been criticized for its austerity measures.

The Tories' policies have caused widespread inequality in society.

The upcoming election is likely to be a close race between the Tories and the Labour Party.