persecute

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.

To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

To kill many of one species of animal, with the intent of removing them from human habitats.

Humans have been persecuting wolves in this forest for centuries.