- persecute
[persecute 词源字典]
- persecute: see sequence
[persecute etymology, persecute origin, 英语词源] - persecute (v.)
- mid-15c., "to oppress for the holding of a belief or opinion," from Middle French persécuter "pursue, torment, open legal action" (14c.), from Latin persecutus, past participle of persequi "to pursue" (see persecution). Related: Persecuted; persecuting.