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Meaning
Verb
●
To
pursue
in a manner
to do
harm
or
cruelty
to; especially, because of the victim's
race
,
sexual
identity
, or
adherence
to a particular belief.
●
To
harass
with
importunity
; to
pursue
with
persistent
solicitations
; to annoy.
●
To
kill
many of one
species
of
animal
, with the
intent
of
removing
them from human habitats.
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Origin
persecute
English
persécuter
French
persequor
Latin
per-
Latin
per
Latin
sequor
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Oppress
Harass
Distress
Annoy
Worry
Come After
Related
Punish
Condemn
Imprison
Vilify
Demonize
Castigate
Victimize
Enslave
Mistreat
Dehumanize
Ostracize
Subjugate
Terrorize
Accuse
Demonise
Marginalize
Ostracise
Defame
Behead
Denounce
Denigrate
Torture
Intimidate
Humiliate
Kill
Victimise
Criticize
Stigmatize
Dehumanise
Disparage
Embarrass
Blame
Insult
Belittle
Penalize
Murder
Mock
Bully
Despise
Torment
Marginalise
Betray
Oppose
Crucify
Demean
Deceive
Malign
Terrify
Deport
Terrorise
Taunt
Scold
Attack
Displease
Distrust
Hate
Evict
Slander
Defend
Destroy
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