Dictionary definition of persecute

1. The monarch was known to persecute those who challenged his authority.
2. The tyrant used his power to persecute his political rivals.
3. The corrupt officials were known to persecute whistleblowers who exposed their misconduct.
4. The oppressive regime persecutes citizens who express dissenting opinions.
5. The medieval inquisitors were known to persecute heretics.
6. The radical group aims to persecute those who hold different ideological views.
7. The ethnic majority was known to persecute minority groups in the region.
8. The school bully would often persecute weaker students.
9. The autocratic leader sought to persecute journalists critical of his government.
10. The dictator's regime continued to persecute political dissidents.
11. Throughout history, religious minorities have often been persecuted.
12. Discrimination is a form of persecuting individuals unfairly.
13. They vowed to fight for justice and end the persecution.
14. The organization worked tirelessly to help persecuted refugees.
15. Freedom of speech protects against government persecution.
16. Persecuting innocent people is a grave injustice.
17. The court convicted those who had persecuted others.
18. The refugees sought asylum to escape persecution.
19. Human rights advocates raise awareness about persecution.
20. The community came together to support persecuted members.
21. Racism and xenophobia can lead to the persecution of minorities.
22. Persecuting individuals based on their beliefs is unethical.
23. The world condemns persecution and calls for tolerance.
24. Persecution often results in physical and emotional harm.
25. The international community must intervene to stop persecution.
26. Persecuting someone for their identity is a violation of human rights.
27. The country's history is marked by periods of persecution.
28. Victims of persecution deserve protection and justice.
29. Persecuting others only perpetuates division and conflict.