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persecute
[ pur-si-kyoot ]
verb (used with object)
- to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Synonyms: , ,
- to annoy or trouble persistently.
Synonyms: , , , ,
persecute
/ ˈɜːɪˌː /
verb
- to oppress, harass, or maltreat, esp because of race, religion, etc
- to bother persistently
Derived Forms
- ˈˌܳٴǰ, noun
- ˈˌܳپ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··ܳ·Բ· adverb
- ···پ adjective
- ···پ·ness noun
- ···ٴǰ noun
- ···ٴ· [pur, -si-kyoo-t, uh, -ree, -ky, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective
- ԴDz···ܳ·Բ adjective
- non····پ adjective
- non····ٴ· adjective
- ····ܳٱ verb (used with object) overpersecuted overpersecuting
- ܲ···ܳ·Բ adjective
- un····پ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of persecute1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of persecute1
Example Sentences
Easter is supposed to be a happy time, but all I can think of is the people who persecuted Jesus.
The United States used to be the kind of country that welcomed the persecuted, but I guess she didn’t see us as the best option.
Securing one can mean the difference between staying and removal to a country where they were persecuted, abused or abandoned by their parents.
She is also concerned for colleagues who may now be forced to return to hostile home countries, where they could be persecuted for their journalism.
Victims of torture and other violations were also persecuted while their families were "systematically intimidated", according to their report.
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