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PERSECUTES

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Persecutes.

Persecutes - as a verb

Cause to suffer

Example: "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oppress11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bedevil13crucify17dun4frustrate12rag4torment9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government relentlessly persecutes political dissidents."
"The dictator's regime systematically persecutes journalists who criticize the government."
"The government persecutes anyone who speaks out against them."
"She believes her ex-boyfriend persecutes her by stalking her on social media."
"The dictator persecutes dissidents and imprisons them without trial."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSECUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persecutes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSECUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PERSECUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persecutes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSECUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PERSECUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persecutes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSECUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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