Sinhala Dictionary definitions for persecute
persecute 🔊 /pɚˈsʌkjuˌt/
persecute : හිංසා කරනවා
persecute definition
Transitive verb.
- To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death, for adherence to a particular religious creed or mode of worship.
- To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.