Persecute and Protect

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Persecute verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

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Protect is an antonym for persecute in wrong topic.

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Persecute is an antonym for protect.

man	persecute man	protect man
people	persecute people	protect people
family	persecute family	protect family
anyone	persecute anyone	protect anyone
Other words: everyone, humans, interests.

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