Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Persecute

• (v. t.) To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death, for adherence to a particular religious creed or mode of worship.
• (v. t.) To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

Synonyms of Persecute

• Harass
• Molest
• Annoy
• Worry
• Vex.

Antonyms of Persecute

• Encourage
• Inspirit
• Abet
• Support.

Homophones of Persecute