persecutes Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly especially because of race or religious or political beliefs. Example Sentence The government persecutes those who speak against its policies. Synonyms oppress; victimize; torment Antonyms protect; support Hear It! Say It! Write It! persecutes Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends:
