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persecute

verb

/ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

persecute to the bitter end

oppress, harass, mistreat, victimize, torment

protect, defend, support

religious persecution, persecute minorities, persecute relentlessly, persecute for beliefs

To make someone very happy or proud.

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

to meet the requirements or conditions for something

to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

to delay or make late