Meaning of the word persecute in English
What does persecute mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
persecute
US /ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuːt/
UK /ˈpɝː.sɪ.kjuːt/
Verb
1.
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:
Example:
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Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
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