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PERSECUTES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of PERSECUTES

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 PERSECUTES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PERSECUTES in a Sentence

  • "He who persecutes one will persecute all."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is PERSECUTES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for PERSECUTES

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

Letter persecutes Total
Scrabble 3111131111 14
WWF 4111142111 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERSECUTES

100 words from the letters in PERSECUTES

How to Use PERSECUTES in Word Games

PERSECUTES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PERSECUTES

What does PERSECUTES mean?
PERSECUTES 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 PERSECUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERSECUTES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERSECUTES worth in Scrabble?
PERSECUTES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERSECUTES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERSECUTES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PERSECUTES?
Synonyms of PERSECUTES include: annoy, distress, harass, oppress, worry. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.