WEBThe meaning of PERSECUTE is to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief. How to use persecute in a sentence.
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PERSECUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBpersecute. verb [ T ] uk / ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt / us / ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuːt / Add to word list. to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political …
WEBPersecute definition: to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. . See examples of PERSECUTE used in a sentence.
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Persecute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBTo persecute is to make someone suffer or to keep them in bad circumstances. In some parts of the world governments or military groups persecute, or punish, people for religious beliefs, often sending them to prisons or work camps.
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persecute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WEBpersecute somebody (for something) to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs. Throughout history, people have been persecuted for their religious beliefs.
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PERSECUTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
WEBto treat someone unfairly or cruelly because of their race, religion, or beliefs: [ often passive ] He was persecuted for his religious beliefs. persecution. noun [ U ] uk / …
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PERSECUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB4 days ago · persecute in American English. (ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːt) transitive verb Word forms: -cuted, -cuting. 1. to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, esp. because of …
WEBSee synonyms for persecute on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), per·se·cut·ed, per·se·cut·ing. to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially …
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Persecution Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB1. : the act or practice of persecuting especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook. 2. : the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed. Examples …
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Persecute Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEBBritannica Dictionary definition of PERSECUTE. [+ object] 1. : to treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs. The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime. They were persecuted for their beliefs. a persecuted minority/people. 2.
