persecute

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Synonyms: persecutee, prosecute, peracute, persecutor, persecuted, persecutes, persecot, persecutive

Antonyms: persecutee, prosecute, peracute, persecutor, persecuted, persecutes, persecot, persecutive

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Verb

1. To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.
2. To [[harass]] with [[importunity]]; to pursue with persistent [[solicitation]]s; to annoy.
3. To kill many of one [[species]] of animal, with the intent of removing them from human habitats.

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