Persecute (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), per·se·cut·ed, per·se·cut·ing.
  1. to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
  2. to annoy or trouble persistently.
verb (tr)
  1. to oppress, harass, or maltreat, esp because of race, religion, etc
  2. to bother persistently
Persecute (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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