Spanish word

persecutorio

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾsekuˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivepersecutory

Example

Sufre de ideas persecutorias.

She suffers from persecutory ideas.

Illustration for persecutorio (persecutory)

More examples

Su actitud persecutoria alejó a sus amigos.

His persecutory attitude drove his friends away.

Core concept

Persistent belief that other people secretly intend to persecute or harm one.

Common phrases

  • tener ideas persecutorias

    have persecutory ideas

  • mostrar actitud persecutoria

    show a persecutory attitude

Similar words

paranoide: Groundless mistrust or fear that reads neutral behavior as hostile.
paranoico: Habitual sense of being pursued or singled out for harm by others.
receloso: Marked tendency to keep distance and stay guarded against perceived threats.
suspicaz: Inclination to form doubts about motives from small clues.

Definition in Spanish

Califica pensamientos o actitudes marcadas por el temor a ser injustamente perseguido o atacado por otras personas.

Word origin

Derived from Latin persequi 'to follow or pursue' with -orio forming an adjective meaning 'relating to pursuit,' used for beliefs of being persecuted.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech speakers often use neutral phrasing such as se siente vigilado or piensa que lo persiguen instead of the clinical-sounding persecutorio.

Other meanings

  • persecutingadjective

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