Meaning Of The Word Persecute

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What's The Definition Of Persecute?

persecute
verb: If someone is persecuted, they are treated cruelly and unfairly, often because of their race or beliefs.
verb: If you say that someone is persecuting you, you mean that they are deliberately making your life difficult.

persecute in American English
to afflict or harass constantly so as to injure or distress; oppress cruelly, esp. for reasons of religion, politics, or race
transitive verb: to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, esp. because of religion, race, or beliefs; harass persistently

persecute in British English
to oppress, harass, or maltreat, esp because of race, religion, etc

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