Persecute

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

"He who persecutes one will persecute all."

2.VerbTo harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

3.VerbTo kill many of one species of animal, with the intent of removing them from human habitats.

"Humans have been persecuting wolves in this forest for centuries."

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