PERSECUTES Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word persecutes. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PERSECUTES
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| bullies | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||
| harasses | verb v | |||||
verb • annoy continually or chronically • exhaust by attacking repeatedly | ||||||
| hounds | noun n | |||||
noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears • someone who is morally reprehensible verb • pursue or chase relentlessly | ||||||
| intimidates | verb v | |||||
verb • make timid or fearful • to compel or deter by or as if by threats | ||||||
| menaces | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a threat or the act of threatening verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture • act in a threatening manner | ||||||
| mistreats | verb v | |||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||
| oppresses | verb v | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| torments | verb v | |||||
noun • unbearable physical pain • extreme mental distress • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • a severe affliction • the act of harassing someone verb • torment emotionally or mentally • treat cruelly • subject to torture | ||||||
| tyrannizes | verb v | |||||
verb • rule a country as a tyrant • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner | ||||||
| victimizes | verb v | |||||
verb • make a victim of • punish unjustly • deprive of by deceit | ||||||
| oppress | verb v | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| annoy | verb v | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||
| distress | noun n | |||||
noun • psychological suffering • a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) • extreme physical pain • the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim verb • bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship • cause mental pain to | ||||||
| harass | verb v | |||||
verb • annoy continually or chronically • exhaust by attacking repeatedly | ||||||
| worry | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a strong feeling of anxiety verb • be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy • be concerned with • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • be on the mind of • lacerate by biting • touch or rub constantly | ||||||