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PERSECUTED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word persecuted. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word persecuted. (close relations)
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oppressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• burdened psychologically or mentally

tormented
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

• tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears

victimized
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

oppress
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

annoy
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

distress
nounn
noun

• psychological suffering

• a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

• extreme physical pain

• the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

verb

• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

• cause mental pain to

harass
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

worry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• a strong feeling of anxiety

verb

• be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

• be concerned with

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• be on the mind of

• lacerate by biting

• touch or rub constantly

Best Hypernyms For PERSECUTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for persecuted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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