PERSECUTE
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Per"se*cute (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Persecuted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Persecuting.] [F. persécueter, L. persequi, persecutus, to pursue, prosecute; per + sequi to follow, pursue. See Per-, and Second.] 1. 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.
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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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2. To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy. Johnson.
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Syn. -- To oppress; harass; distress; worry; annoy.
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