глагол 1) преследовать, подвергать гонениям (обычно за убеждения) Например: Members of these sects are ruthlessly persecuted. — Члены этих сект безжалостно преследуются. Синоним(ы): wrong 2) докучать, донимать, допекать, надоедать
transitive verb (-cuted; -cuting) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French persecuter, back-formation from persecuteur persecutor, from Late Latin persecutor, from persequi to persecute, from Latin, to pursue, from per- through + sequi to follow — more at sue 1. to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically to cause to suffer because of belief 2. to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (as attacks, pleas, or importunities); pester Synonyms: see wrong • persecutee noun • persecutive adjective • persecutor noun • persecutory adjective