persecute

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for persecute

persecute 🔊 /pɚˈsʌkjuˌt/

persecute : හිංසා කරනවා

persecute definition

Transitive verb.

  1. 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.
  2. To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.