to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
Dan felt persecuted because he was smaller than the other boys at school.
Throughout history, certain groups have been persecuted for their beliefs and identities.
Human rights organizations work to raise awareness about persecuted communities.
Laws are in place to prevent the persecution of individuals based on their ethnicity.
