Word Meaning

Meaning of persecute

- 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.
- To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

Crossword clue for persecute

- Gathered purse ... a cute ruffle!
- Hound
- oppress
- Torture