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persecuted

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: subjected to prolonged cruel or unjust treatment because of one's race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group

Usage: The persecuted minority fought for their rights and freedom.

Sample Sentence: The refugees were persecuted in their home country due to their religious beliefs.

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs

Usage: The dictator persecuted anyone who opposed his regime.

Sample Sentence: During the Inquisition, many individuals were persecuted for their alleged heretical practices.

Part of Speech: adverb

Sense: in a manner that involves being subjected to cruel or unjust treatment because of one's race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group

Usage: The religious minority continued to live persecuted in fear.

Sample Sentence: They lived perpetually persecuted, always hiding from the oppressive government.

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