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▸ verb:  To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.
▸ verb:  To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
▸ verb:  To kill many of one species of animal, with the intent of removing them from human habitats.

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