persecuted

verb

To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

To kill many of one species of animal, with the intent of removing them from human habitats.

Roots

sequorsecut- · Latin · follow

Synonyms for persecuted

harassedadj houndedv tormentedadj pesteredadj

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