persecute


Definition: Meaning of, persecute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpəːsɪkjuːt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
persecute persecuted persecuted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
persecuting persecutes
[transitive]
  1. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a period of time, especially because of their religious or political beliefs
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  2. to deliberately cause difficulties for someone by annoying them often [=  harass]
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