This is the 10241st most frequent Catalan word.
perseguit
"Perseguit" means "persecuted" or "pursued" in English.
In this sentence, "perseguit" is used in its literal sense as "chased."
El nen va ser perseguit pel gos.
The boy was chased by the dog.
Here, "perseguit" is used metaphorically, describing an internal or emotional pursuit.
Sempre s'ha sentit perseguit per la seva consciència.
He has always felt pursued by his conscience.
In this context, "perseguit" refers to being harassed or mistreated persistently, a figurative usage.