persecute

Meaning (English)

to treat someone cruelly because of their belief or identity

Meaning (मराठी)

छळ करणे, धार्मिक-वांशिक कारणाने त्रास देणे

Used in a sentence

The Constitution protects citizens who are persecuted for their faith.

श्रद्धेच्या कारणावरून छळ होणाऱ्या नागरिकांना संविधान संरक्षण देते.

Synonyms

oppress, victimise, harass

Antonyms

protect, shelter