Uk English Meaning of persecute

persecute

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Definitions and Meaning of persecute in English

Wordnet

persecute (v)

cause to suffer

Webster

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.

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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

inflict pain,besiege,plague,Torture,agonize,anguish,annoy,harass,beset,bother

aid,Assist,help,abet,deliver,Release,relieve,Comfort,Console,content

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