persecute
verb (used with object)
to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
is persecuting
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present progressiveof persecute (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He has a right to protection because the United States in its actions is persecuting him ...
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2013
He has a right to protection because the United States in its actions is persecuting him...Why are they persecuting him?
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2013
The action against Mr. Egan gives the appearance, perhaps inadvertently, that the agency is persecuting a longstanding critic of the ratings agencies.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2012
“Lance, have you heard the news? A messenger has just arrived to say that this girl who is persecuting you is on her way to court, bringing the baby. She will be here this evening.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
It's true for you; he is persecuting them too far; what with revenue police, constabulary police, and magistrates' warrants, they won't let them walk to mass quietly next.
From The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Anthony Trollope
