Understanding Persecution: Definition, Examples, and Types

Persecute means to harass, oppress, or mistreat someone because of their beliefs, practices, or other characteristics. It can also refer to the act of pursuing someone with hostile intentions, such as threatening or harming them.

Example sentences:

1. The government has been accused of persecuting minority groups.
2. She was persecuted at work because of her gender.
3. He was persecuted by the authorities for his political beliefs.
4. The company was sued for persecuting its employees with unfair labor practices.
5. The regime has been persecuting dissidents and opposition members.

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