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cute
Third Person
persecutes
Present Participle
persecuting
Past Tense
persecuted
Past Participle
persecuted
1
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs
transitive
- The government persecuted religious minorities, restricting their rights and freedoms.
- He was persecuted for his political beliefs, facing imprisonment and censorship.
- Throughout history, women have been persecuted for advocating for their rights and equality.
- The LGBTQ+ community continues to be persecuted in many countries, facing violence and discrimination.
- The group was persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs.
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