Definitions

1. noun

A person who, for ideological or political reasons, harasses or persecutes a member of a particular social class or group, often with the intention of intimidating or silencing them.

“The proleaguer’s constant harassment of the young artist had a chilling effect on the entire community.”

2. verb

To harass or persecute a person, often for ideological or political reasons, with the intention of intimidating or silencing them.

“The authorities accused the activists of proleaguering their opponents with hate speech.”