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persecuting

/ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːtɪŋ/ /ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.

Examples :

"He who persecutes one will persecute all."
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Related Words

Illustration solicitations

solicitations noun

/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/

The action or instance of soliciting; petition; proposal

"The teacher asked the students to ignore any solicitations for money from outside organizations that were not approved by the school. "

Illustration persecutes

persecutes verb

/ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːts/ /ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːts/

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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.

"He who persecutes one will persecute all."

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration persecute

persecute verb

/ˈpəːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/

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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.

"He who persecutes one will persecute all."

Illustration identity

identity noun

/aɪˈdɛntəti/

Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.

"The twins share a striking identity; they look exactly alike. "

Illustration importunity

importunity noun

/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪti/ /ˌɪmpɔɹˈtuːnɪti/

A constant and insistent demanding.

"The child's importunity for a new toy finally wore down his parents, and they reluctantly agreed to buy it. "

Illustration adherence

adherence noun

/ədˈhɪərəns/ /ædˈhɪrəns/

A close physical union of two objects.

"The adherence of the sticky notes to the whiteboard was impressive. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "