Persecute word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "persecute" word

[verb] cause to suffer; "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union"

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\Per"se*cute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Persecuted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Persecuting}.] [F. pers['e]cueter, L. persequi, persecutus, to pursue, prosecute; per + sequi to follow, pursue. See {Per-}, and {Second}.] 1. 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. Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. --Matt. v. 44. 2. To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy. --Johnson. Syn: To oppress; harass; distress; worry; annoy.

Synonyms for persecute

harass, oppress

Related terms: afflict, be at, beset, bewitch, blight, bristle, corrupt, damage, distress, do wrong by, harass, harry, hector, hunt, mistreat, pester, pique, pollute, savage, tease, torture, tweak the nose

The fun area, different aproach to word »persecute«

Let's analyse "persecute" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ETUCESREP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. . .-. ... . -.-. ..- - .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: persecute: 5 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 18, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: persecute: 7 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 5 = 40, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (3)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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