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persecute

One entry found.

Main Entry:
per·se·cute 
          Listen to the pronunciation of persecute
Pronunciation:
\ˈpər-si-ˌkyüt\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
per·se·cut·ed; per·se·cut·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Middle French persecuter, back-formation from persecuteur persecutor, from Late Latin persecutor, from persequi to persecute, from Latin, to pursue, from per- through + sequi to follow — more at sue
Date:
15th century
1: to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict ; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief2: to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester
synonyms see wrong
per·se·cu·tee 
          Listen to the pronunciation of persecutee \ˌpər-si-ˌkyü-ˈtē\ noun
per·se·cu·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of persecutive \ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tiv\ adjective
per·se·cu·tor 
          Listen to the pronunciation of persecutor \-ˌkyü-tər\ noun
per·se·cu·to·ry 
          Listen to the pronunciation of persecutory \-kyü-ˌtr-ē, -ˌkyü-tə-rē\ adjective


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