Meaning & use
Persecuting
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Subjecting a person or group to continued hostile treatment, especially because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
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The regime was accused of persecuting religious minorities for decades.
He felt he was being persecuted simply for voicing an unpopular opinion.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'prosecuting,' which refers specifically to pursuing a criminal case in court; the two words share a Latin root but differ sharply in meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
harassingoppressing
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Words with an opposite meaning
protecting
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