1. to harass, oppress, or treat with cruelty in an unjust or unwarranted manner
The government was accused of persecuting wrongfully those who opposed their policies.
O governo foi acusado de perseguir injustamente aqueles que se opunham às suas políticas.
2. to subject someone to hostile or unfair treatment without valid grounds
She felt persecuted wrongfully by her colleagues due to her beliefs.
Ela se sentia perseguida injustamente pelos seus colegas por causa de suas crenças.