# persecuted

Pronunciation: say "PUR-si-kyoo-tid" US /ˈpɝsəˌkjutɪd/, UK /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of persecute. — simple past and past participle of persecute
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of persecute. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The regime persecuted journalists who criticized the government, jailing many without trial._
   - _Reporters persecuted the reluctant witness with calls and letters until she agreed to an interview._

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