Persecuted

//ˈpɝsəˌkjutɪd//

"Persecuted" in a Sentence (10 examples)

The Romans persecuted Christians.

Some early religion's leaders were persecuted by their enemies.

He persecuted people for their religion.

The Romans persecuted the Christians.

Tom felt persecuted.

They not only rejected the study of science out of the Christian schools, but they persecuted it.

They were persecuted.

Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.

He had been persecuted and despised for his ugliness, and now he heard them say he was the most beautiful of all the birds.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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