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persecuted

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb persecute has 1 sense
  1. persecute, oppress - cause to suffer; "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union"
    --1 is one way to torment, rag, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate
    Derived forms: noun persecution1, noun persecutor1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Persecuted

Definition:

Persecuted is an adjective that describes someone who is subjected to hostility and ill-treatment, often due to their race, religion, or beliefs.

Senses:

1. Verb - to subject someone to hostility or ill-treatment repeatedly.

2. Adjective - describing someone who is being or has been subjected to hostility or ill-treatment.

Usages:

1. She was persecuted for her political beliefs, enduring constant threats and harassment.

2. The minority community has been persecuted for their religious practices throughout history.

3. They persecuted him relentlessly due to his race, treating him with extreme cruelty.

Sample Sentences:

1. Despite the hardships, the persecuted individual remained resilient and steadfast in their beliefs.

2. The government's campaign to persecute journalists who spoke against its actions sparked international outrage.

3. As a result of being persecuted, she had to seek refuge and start a new life in a foreign land.

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