'persecute' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'persecute' with 2 example sentences.

See meaning of 'persecute'

persecute verb: : cause to suffer

Early Christians were persecuted by the Roman Empire.

Why am I being persecuted?

Words related to 'persecute'

oppress torment pursue harass bully

Words near 'persecute' in the dictionary

perish permanent permission permit permitted persist persist in persistent person personal