persecute (90 synonym found)

Persecute has 90 synonyms. The top synonyms for persecute are wrong, wreak havoc on, worry, violate, victimize, vex, tyrannize, tweak the nose and 82 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for persecute?

A common synonym for persecute is wrong. Other synonyms include wreak havoc on, worry, violate, victimize.

How many synonyms does persecute have?

Persecute has 90 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does persecute mean?

(v): 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

Definition of persecute:

(v) : 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; to harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy
"Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." -Matt. v. 44.
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Definition of persecute:

(v) : 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; to harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy
"Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." -Matt. v. 44.
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