persecute [persecuted, persecuting, persecutes](to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict) verb [UK: ˈpɜː.sɪ.kjuːt] [US: ˈpɝː.sə.ˌkjuːt]John felt persecuted. = John si sentiva perseguitato.
pursue [pursued, pursuing, pursues](to aim for) verb [UK: pə.ˈsjuː] [US: pər.ˈsuː]He pursued his career at the expense of his family. = Ha perseguito la sua carriera a spese della sua famiglia.