Persecute Definition & Meaning
persecute
- verb
- cause to suffer; "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union"
"Persecute" in song lyrics
See how persecute is used in real songs:
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"what is persecute"
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Words that rhyme with persecute
Usage tips for "persecute"
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