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PERSECUTED

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of PERSECUTED

verb

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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.

"He who persecutes one will persecute all."

verb

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

Synonyms of PERSECUTED

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PERSECUTED in a Sentence

  • "He who persecutes one will persecute all."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is PERSECUTED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PERSECUTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: PERSECUTED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PERSECUTED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter persecuted Total
Scrabble 3111131112 15
WWF 4111142112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERSECUTED

100 words from the letters in PERSECUTED

How to Use PERSECUTED in Word Games

PERSECUTED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PERSECUTED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PERSECUTED

What does PERSECUTED mean?
PERSECUTED is a verb. 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 one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.
Is PERSECUTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERSECUTED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERSECUTED worth in Scrabble?
PERSECUTED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERSECUTED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERSECUTED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PERSECUTED?
Synonyms of PERSECUTED include: annoy, distress, harass, oppress, worry. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.