'persecutive
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persecute (ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to oppress, harass, or maltreat, esp because of race, religion, etc |
| 2. | to bother persistently |
| [C15: from Old French persecuter, back formation from persecuteur, from Late Latin persecūtor pursuer, from persequī to take vengeance upon] | |
| 'persecutive | |
| —adj | |
| 'persecutor | |
| —n | |
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