Persecuting Meaning in English

word · lemma: persecute

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Definition

Treating someone very badly, especially because of their race, religion, or beliefs. It involves repeated mistreatment or unfair treatment.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used formally or in serious contexts about human rights or history. Commonly appears with words like 'for' (e.g., 'persecuting someone for their beliefs'). Not the same as 'prosecute' (which means to take legal action).

• Spanish: perseguir (maltratar) - acosar (en contexto de acoso religioso/político)
• Portuguese (BR): perseguir (maltratar) - hostilizar
• Portuguese (PT): perseguir (maltratar) - hostilizar
• Chinese (Simplified): 迫害 - 逼迫
• Chinese (Traditional): 迫害 - 逼迫
• Hindi: उत्पीड़ित करना - सताना
• Arabic: اضطهاد - ملاحقة
• Bengali: নির্যাতন করা - অত্যাচার করা
• Russian: преследовать - подвергать гонениям
• Japanese: 迫害する
• Vietnamese: bức hại - đàn áp
• Korean: 박해하다 - 탄압하다
• Turkish: zulmetmek - eziyet etmek
• Urdu: ستایا جانا - ظلم کرنا
• Indonesian: menganiaya - menganiaya secara tidak adil

Example Sentences

They were persecuting him because of his religion.

basic

The government is persecuting political opponents.

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She felt they were persecuting her at school.

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Why do you keep persecuting me for my choices?

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People have been persecuting others over their beliefs for centuries.

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He wasn’t just criticizing; he was persecuting anyone who disagreed.

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