Persecute Crossword Clue

There are 3 exact and 14 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is OPPRESS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OPPRESS

Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	97%	7		Exact Match!
2	90%	12		Treat someone unfairly based on their membership in a particular group
3	90%	7		Cause of distress or suffering

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OPPRESS" which means:

verb

• Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
• Cause to suffer

An example sentence would be:

• "The government should not oppress its citizens."
• "She felt oppressed by the weight of her responsibilities."

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Source	#Number	Answer
Telegraph Quick31 Aug 2023	Across 20
The Guardian Quick30 Aug 2023	Down 2
Telegraph Quick15 Mar 2023	Down 15
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