persecutes Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to treat someone cruelly or unfairly. Example Sentence The government persecutes those who speak against its policies. More Example Sentences It is wrong to persecute someone for beliefs. Synonyms harasses; oppresses; torments Antonyms protects; defends; aids Hear It! Say It! Write It! persecutes Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends:
