Persecuted

//ˈpɝsəˌkjutɪd// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of persecute form-of, participle, past

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badgeredbaitedbedeviledbesetbuggedbullyragged

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"The Romans persecuted Christians."

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