Persecute - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt|  American pronunciation of the word persecute
Brit.  |ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt|  British pronunciation of the word persecute

verb

- cause to suffer (syn: oppress)
Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries

Extra examples

The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.

They were persecuted for their beliefs.

Members of these sects are ruthlessly persecuted.

The Puritans left England to escape being persecuted.

Like many celebrities, she complained of being persecuted by the press.

Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: persecute
he/she/it: persecutes
present participle: persecuting
past tense: persecuted
past participle: persecuted
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