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PERSECUTING

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Persecuting.

Persecuting - 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

"They were persecuting him for his religious beliefs."
"The dictator's regime was persecuting political dissidents."
"The Inquisition was known for persecuting those accused of heresy."
"The government was persecuting journalists who spoke out against corruption."
"The minority group faced years of persecuting under the oppressive regime."
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Word Game Points

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

PERSECUTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PERSECUTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persecuting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSECUTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PERSECUTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persecuting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSECUTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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