persecute
Pronunciation:
/ˈpəːsɪkjuːt//ˈpɝsəkjut/verb
Definitions
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.
Example: He who persecutes one will persecute all.
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.