persecute
per
ˈpɜr
pēr
se
cute
ˌkjut
kyoot
/pˈɜːsɪkjˌuːt/

Definition & Meaning of "persecute"in English

to persecute
01

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

Transitive: to persecute sb
to persecute definition and meaning
Examples
The government persecuted religious minorities, restricting their rights and freedoms.
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