Persecute (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to suffer; "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Many minority groups are persecuted in regions where war is prevalent.
- Her family was forced to flee their home after they began to persecute her for her beliefs.
- The government is accused of persecuting journalists who report on corruption.
- Anti-discrimination laws aim to protect people from being persecuted for their sexual orientation.
- Throughout history, many artists have been persecuted for expressing unconventional ideas through their work.