A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Persecute
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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 adherence to a particular
religious creed or mode of worship.
Persecute meaning & definition 1 of Persecute.
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to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone:
Persecute meaning & definition 2 of Persecute.
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Subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.
Persecute meaning & definition 3 of Persecute.
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