PERSECUTES Synonyms

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

• pursue or chase relentlessly

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

• something that is a source of danger

• a threat or the act of threatening

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture

• act in a threatening manner

• treat badly

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

• cause to suffer

• unbearable physical pain

• extreme mental distress

• intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

• a severe affliction

• the act of harassing someone

• torment emotionally or mentally

• treat cruelly

• subject to torture

• rule a country as a tyrant

• rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

• make a victim of

• punish unjustly

• deprive of by deceit

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

• cause to suffer

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• 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

• bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

• cause mental pain to

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

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

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• 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