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as in tormenters
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
years later his schoolyard persecutor would end up being one of his low-paid employees
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as in nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
on this flight my airline-appointed persecutor was a chattering nitwit who could not stop talking about himself
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Noun
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Use a mild soapy solution to wash indoor foliage to remove dust and control pests.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024 -
Caterpillars are common cool season pests; control by handpicking or natural sprays.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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The Hightail also has drastically reduced maintenance needs, which remove frequent annoyances like engine rebuilds, oil changes, and air filter replacements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Dec. 2024
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Much of the testimony, as is typical when corporate figures are summoned before Congress to discuss the public’s annoyances with their industries, was slippery.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
4 Dec. 2024
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With attackers increasing the scale and sophistication of their operations, there is an inherent need for more collaboration among security vendors to not only streamline and simplify security efforts but also to deliver more comprehensive risk protection for customers.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Persecutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persecutors. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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