Word Meaning

persecute definition and meaning

v. t. To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death, for adherence to a particular religious creed or mode of worship.
v. t. To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

Crossword clues for persecute

- Hound
- oppress
- Torture