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persecutes
verb
(per-se-cute)
to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief
persecutes
verb
(per-se-cute)
to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester
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