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persecute

verb

cause to suffer

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈpɝsəkjut

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. cause to suffer

    “Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries”

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Example Sentences

Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries

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