Definition of Persecute
Persecute
per·se·cute
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to cause an individual or group to suffer specifically because of their race, religion or political beliefs;
e.g. The Jews were persecuted in Germany because of their faith.
(verb)
to harass or constantly treat someone in an annoying, cruel or harmful way;
e.g. Rory was persecuted by a group of girls in her new school.
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