persecute (Meaning)
persecute (v)
cause to suffer
persecute (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.
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of persecute
Synonyms:
- hurt
- prick
- disquiet
- strike
- distress
- overwhelm
- ride
- hound
- worry
- victimize
- rasp
- bug
- gall
- assail
- pester
- molest
- discomfort
- strain
- get
- aggravate
- agitate
- harry
- crush
- irritate
- martyr
- nettle
- chafe
- grieve
- gripe
- tyrannize
- rile
- pique
- stab
- put out
- upset
- dog
- irk
- grate
- try
- smart
- vex
- overpower
- pain
- exasperate
- perturb
- peeve
- stress
- fluster
- badger
- discompose
- smite
- wring
Antonyms:
persecute Sentence Examples
- The Puritans persecuted Quakers for their religious beliefs.
- The Taliban is known for persecuting women and girls.
- The Nazis persecuted Jews, Roma, and other groups during the Holocaust.
- The early Christians were persecuted by the Roman Empire.
- Persecutions of religious minorities have occurred throughout history.
- The new regime threatened to persecute political dissidents.
- The village was persecuted after being accused of witchcraft.
- Human rights activists have been persecuted for speaking out against abuses.
- The journalist was persecuted for exposing government corruption.
- Persecution can lead to fear, violence, and human rights violations.
FAQs About the word persecute
cause to sufferTo pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or pu
plague, besiege, torture, afflict, disturb, excruciate, sting, bother, bedevil, harass
help, assist, aid, aid, assist, help, relieve, abet, release,relieve
The Puritans persecuted Quakers for their religious beliefs.
The Taliban is known for persecuting women and girls.
The Nazis persecuted Jews, Roma, and other groups during the Holocaust.
The early Christians were persecuted by the Roman Empire.
