63 entries under persecute topic. ×

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abuse(noun, verb, help, attack, hurt)
12
injure(verb, attack, ruin, wrong, abuse)
9
brutalize(verb, abuse, harm, torment)
8
hurt(verb, attack, bother, ruin, hit)
7
molest(verb, attack, hurt, bother, abuse)
7
torture(verb, upset, hurt, bother, annoy)
6
torment(verb, attack, hurt, abuse, harm)
5
wound(verb, hit, abuse, harm, insult)
3
beat(verb, disturb, hit, push, bump)
3
crucify(verb, beat, hurt, bother, disturb)
3
distress(verb, hurt, bother, annoy, irritate)
3
oppress(verb, beat, disturb, wrong, abuse)
3
victimize(verb, harm, corrupt, impair)
2
afflict(verb, attack, hurt, bother, abuse)
2
excruciate(verb, hurt, bother, annoy, distress)
2
pollute(verb, harm, corrupt, impair)
1
harass(verb, attack, hurt, bother, abuse)
1
agonize(verb, beat, hurt, bother, disturb)
1
annoy(verb, attack, hurt, bother, abuse)
1
bait(verb, attack, hurt, bother, abuse)
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