Persecute

/ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

Modern equivalent

To persecute; to harass or oppress (for beliefs)

What it means

Verb meaning to mistreat, harass, or oppress someone because of their religious, political, or moral beliefs

In the KJV

Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the LORD.

Lamentations 3:66