01 v. t. To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish,…
imp. & p. p.
Persecuted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Persecuting
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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.“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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To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.