Verb: persecute 'pur-si,kyoot
- Subject someone to harassment, mistreatment, or discrimination, especially because of their race, religion, or beliefs
"Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries";
- oppress
Derived forms: persecutes, persecuted, persecuting
Type of: bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, rag, torment
Encyclopedia: Persecute