Meaning of the word persecuted in English
What does persecuted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
persecuted
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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