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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

persecuting

/pərˈsɛktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does persecuting mean?

verb

To pursue or harass someone or a group of people because of their race, religion, or other characteristics. To subject someone to persistent and often oppressive treatment.

Example

"The government was accused of persecuting minority groups in the country."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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