Meanings (ES + gloss)
cazar • encalzar (disused) • perseguir
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.
He who persecutes one will persecute all.
I have heard, brethren, how sharply Antichrist persecuteth you, in vexing the faithful servants of Christ with divers and strange kinds of afflictions.
importunar
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.