persecute vs crucify
crucify vs persecutepersecute and crucify both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| persecute | No | No | Yes | No |
| crucify | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
crucify is a hypernym of
persecute; that is, crucify is a
word with a broader meaning than persecute:
- persecute: cause to suffer
- crucify: treat cruelly
| persecute (verb) | crucify (verb) |
|---|---|
| cause to suffer | criticize harshly or violently |
| treat cruelly | |
| hold within limits and control | |
| kill by nailing onto a cross |
Words related to "persecute"
Words related to "crucify"
- abstain
- badger
- bedevil
- beleaguer
- beset
- blast
- bug
- check
- chevvy
- chevy
- chivvy
- chivy
- contain
- control
- criticise
- criticize
- crucifix
- crucifixion
- curb
- desist
- dun
- execute
- frustrate
- hamstring
- harass
- harry
- hassle
- hold
- hold in
- knock
- madden
- moderate
- molest
- mortify
- oppress
- persecute
- pester
- pick apart
- pillory
- plague
- provoke
- put to death
- rag
- refrain
- savage
- subdue
- tease
- torment
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