persecute
🇺🇸
/ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
verb
R
to treat someone badly and unfairly because of their race, religion, or beliefs
Many groups have been persecuted for their religious beliefs throughout history.
R
to constantly bother someone and make their life difficult
The reporters continue to persecute him with constant questions.
translation
to treat someone badly and unfairly because of their race, religion, or beliefs; to constantly bother someone and make their life difficult
Word Forms
3rd Present
persecutes
Past
persecuted
Perfect
persecuted
Progressive
persecuting