Detractor and Persecutor

Detractor

Detractor noun - One who disparages or belittles the worth of something.
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Persecutor and detractor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persecutor" instead a noun "Detractor".

Persecutor

Persecutor noun - A person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.
Usage example: years later his schoolyard persecutor would end up being one of his low-paid employees

Detractor and persecutor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detractor" instead a noun "Persecutor".

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