What is "persecute" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does persecute mean in English? Meaning of persecute definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "persecute" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "persecute": cause to suffer

Verb

Meaning: cause to suffer

Example: Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union

Synonyms: oppress persecute

Hyponyms: purge

Hypernyms: bedevil crucify dun frustrate rag torment

Synonyms:

pick on, torture, expel, pursue, injure, maltreat, harass, outrage, molest, hound, oppress, victimize, crucify, bait, distress, afflict, exile, martyr, worry, badger, hector, pester, vex, tyrannize, beat, ill-treat, plague, aggrieve, annoy, tease, bother, hunt, dog, dragoon, drive up the wall, be on ones case,

Antonyms:

aid, assist, delight, protect, comfort, soothe, ignore, console, reward, make happy, please, help, neglect, let go, commend,

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