persecutes (Meaning)
persecutes
to treat continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful, to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict, annoy, pester, to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities), to cause to suffer because of belief
Synonyms & Antonyms of persecutes
Synonyms:
- gets
- distresses
- agitates
- exasperates
- strains
- bugs
- pains
- badgers
- tyrannizes
- hurts
- gripes
- annoys
- stresses
- grieves
- harries
- rides
- smites
- tries
- discomposes
- chafes
- wrings
- worries
- molests
- nettles
- hounds
- discomforts
- rasps
- piques
- galls
- martyrs
- aggravates
- excruciates
- riles
- flusters
- victimizes
- overpowers
- grates
- perturbs
- pesters
- puts out
- upsets
- irks
- disquiets
- peeves
- pricks
- dogs
- crushes
- vexes
- overwhelms
- irritates
- stabs
Antonyms:
persecutes Sentence Examples
- The religious minority was mercilessly persecuted for their beliefs.
- The authoritarian regime actively persecutes dissenters to maintain its control.
- Political activists face constant persecution and intimidation.
- Refugees often flee their homeland due to persecution and violence.
- Women in certain cultures experience systematic persecution based on their gender.
- Journalists who uncover corruption are often persecuted by those in power.
- The law must protect individuals from persecution based on race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- The persecution of innocent civilians is a heinous crime against humanity.
- International organizations condemn the persecution of human rights defenders.
- Advocacy groups work tirelessly to end persecution and promote justice for all.
FAQs About the word persecutes
to treat continually in a way meant to be cruel or harmful, to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict, annoy, pester, to annoy with
besieges, afflicts,plagues, tortures, pursues,torments, harrows, disturbs, besets, troubles
abets, relieves, aids, assists,helps,delivers, soothes, contents, releases, quiets
The religious minority was mercilessly persecuted for their beliefs.
The authoritarian regime actively persecutes dissenters to maintain its control.
Political activists face constant persecution and intimidation.
Refugees often flee their homeland due to persecution and violence.
