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The correct spelling is persecutes.

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verb

Say it like: Per-sec-ute-s

The correct spelling is persecutes. 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 one's race, sexua… For example: "He who persecutes one will persecute all."

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He who persecutes one will persecute all.

Definition

verb

  1. 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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.
  2. 2.To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

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