PERSECUTE


Meaning of PERSECUTE in English

v. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: WRONG , aggrieve, oppress, outrage

Related Words: dragoon, rack, torment, torture

Contrasted Words: back, champion, support, uphold

2

Synonyms: MOLEST , bait, heckle, torment

Related Words: worry; hound, ride

Contrasted Words: humor, indulge, pamper; accommodate, favor, oblige

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.