Found 3 items, similar to Persecuted.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: persecute mengazab, menyiksa
English → English (WordNet) Definition: persecute persecute v : cause to suffer; “Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union” [syn: oppress]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Persecuted Persecute \Per"se*cute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Persecuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Persecuting.] [F. pers['e]cueter, 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. [1913 Webster] Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. --Matt. v. 44. [1913 Webster] 2. To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy. --Johnson. [1913 Webster] Syn: To oppress; harass; distress; worry; annoy. [1913 Webster]