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Definition of Persecute
1. Verb. Cause to suffer. "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union"
Exact synonyms: Oppress
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment
Specialized synonyms: Purge
Derivative terms: Oppressive, Oppressor, Persecution, Persecutor
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment
Specialized synonyms: Purge
Derivative terms: Oppressive, Oppressor, Persecution, Persecutor
Definition of Persecute
1. v. t. To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death, for adherence to a particular religious creed or mode of worship.
Definition of Persecute
1. [v -CUTED, -CUTING, -CUTES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Persecute
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