verb
- harassing or punishing someone in a cruel or unfair way, especially because of race, religion, or political beliefs
Usage: present participle of persecute
Examples
- The government was persecuting religious minorities.
- She felt like her boss was persecuting her for speaking up.
- History shows many examples of groups persecuting others for their beliefs.
- The dictator began persecuting anyone who opposed his rule.
- They fled the country to escape persecuting authorities.
- The documentary exposed how the regime was persecuting journalists.