(Greek mythology) The mythological Greek warrior who slew the Gorgon Medusa by decapitating her. He married Andromeda after rescuing her from Ceto and founded Mycenae. He was the son of Zeus and Danae.

To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, to because the victim's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular belief.

The act of persecuting. / A program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people, often based on race, religion, sexuality, or social beliefs.

Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Of or relating to persecution.

simple past tense and past participle of persecute

perseverance

present participle of persevere

Tending to persevere.

plural of persecution