persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
الإنجليزية
üldöz, zaklat
فعل
C1
FORMAL
1
üldöz
B2
نمط الاستخدام:
persecute [someone/a group] (for [their beliefs/identity])
The regime persecuted activists who spoke out against corruption.
A rezsim üldözte azokat az aktivistákat, akik felszólaltak a korrupció ellen.
In the past, many people were persecuted for their religion.
Régen sok embert üldöztek a vallása miatt.
She fled the country after being persecuted for her political views.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
They persecuted him because of his religion.
A vallása miatt üldözték.
Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Egyes csoportokat a nézeteik miatt üldöznek.
خطأ شائع:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
المعنى
oppress a group for identity
المتلازمات اللفظية
persecute minorities
|persecute religious groups
|persecute political opponents
|persecute dissidents
|systematically persecute
|be persecuted for your beliefs
|persecute on religious grounds
|persecute on political grounds
|persecute journalists
|persecute refugees
المرادفات
oppress (emphasizes keeping people down through power and control.)
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victimize (focuses on making someone a victim through unfair treatment.)
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target (less strong; highlights choosing someone for harm or discrimination.)
الأضداد
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
الموضوعات
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
التعريف
to be cruel to someone for who they are or what they believe
To treat a person or group cruelly or unfairly over a long period, especially because of their religion, race, nationality, political beliefs, or other identity.
فعل
C1
FORMAL
2
zaklat
B1
نمط الاستخدام:
persecute [someone] (with [questions/complaints])
He said he was being persecuted by his manager for small mistakes.
Azt mondta, hogy a főnöke apró hibák miatt zaklatja.
The tabloids persecuted her with intrusive questions after the trial.
A bulvárlapok a tárgyalás után tolakodó kérdésekkel zaklatták őt.
Stop persecuting your little brother and let him play in peace.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
She felt persecuted at school.
Úgy érezte, zaklatják az iskolában.
Don’t persecute him with questions.
Ne zaklasd kérdésekkel.
خطأ شائع:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
المعنى
harass or trouble repeatedly
المتلازمات اللفظية
persecute someone relentlessly
|persecute someone with questions
|feel persecuted at work
|persecute a colleague
|persecute a neighbor
|persecute someone for years
|persecute someone unfairly
|persecute someone over minor mistakes
المرادفات
harass (common and direct; often used for repeated unwanted behavior.)
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hound (suggests pursuing someone aggressively with demands or criticism.)
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torment (emphasizes causing severe mental suffering.)
الأضداد
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
الموضوعات
relationships
|emotions
|work
التعريف
to keep bothering or bullying someone
To repeatedly harass, bully, or trouble someone in a way that causes distress.
فعل
C2
LITERARY
3
üldöz
B2
نمط الاستخدام:
persecute [someone]
The soldiers persecuted the retreating army for miles.
A katonák kilométereken át üldözték a visszavonuló sereget.
In the story, the hero is persecuted by assassins sent by the king.
A történetben a hőst a király által küldött orgyilkosok üldözik.
خطأ شائع:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
المعنى
pursue to catch or harm
المتلازمات اللفظية
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
المرادفات
pursue (neutral about motive; can lack the sense of cruelty.)
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hunt down (stronger; suggests searching for someone to capture or kill.)
الأضداد
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
الموضوعات
conflict
|crime
التعريف
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
To pursue someone in order to catch, attack, or punish them.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
المقاطع والنبر
per - se - cute (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
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