per|se|cute

per|se|cute
per|se|cute «PUR suh kyoot», transitive verb, -cut|ed, -cut|ing.
1. to treat badly; do harm to again and again; oppress: »

The cruel boy persecuted the kitten by throwing stones at it whenever it came near.

SYNONYM(S): wrong, torment.
2. to treat badly because of one's principles or beliefs: »

Christians were persecuted in ancient Rome. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake (Matthew 5:10).

3. to annoy; harass: »

persecuted by silly questions. We sat in the shade…persecuted by small stinging flies (W. H. Hudson).

 SYNONYM(S): worry, vex.
╂[< Middle French persécuter, back formation < Old French persecuteur, learned borrowing from Latin persecūtor < persequī; see etym. under pursue (Cf. ↑pursue)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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