The difference between Come after and Persecute

When used as verbs, come after means to pursue or follow, whereas persecute means to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict.


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  1. Come after as a verb:

    To pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.

    Examples:

    "Don't try to come after me."

  2. Come after as a verb:

    To follow or succeed; to be the successor of.

    Examples:

    "Who came after Richard the Lionheart?"

  1. Persecute as 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.

    Examples:

    "He who persecutes one will persecute all."

  2. Persecute as a verb:

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

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