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PERSECUTED

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Persecuted.

How to pronounce persecuted:

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Persecuted - as a verb

Cause to suffer

Example: "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oppress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bedevilcrucifydunfrustrateragtorment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They fled the country seeking refuge from a persecuted minority."
"She was deeply distressed by the stories of persecuted individuals."
"The film tells the heartbreaking tale of a persecuted family in wartime."
"Many activists work tirelessly to support persecuted religious groups."
"The government promised to protect the rights of persecuted ethnic minorities."
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Word Game Points

Is PERSECUTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, persecuted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERSECUTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PERSECUTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, persecuted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERSECUTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PERSECUTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, persecuted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERSECUTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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