persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
Anglais
üldöz, zaklat
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
1
üldöz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
They persecuted him because of his religion.
A vallása miatt üldözték.
Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Egyes csoportokat a nézeteik miatt üldöznek.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
Sens
oppress a group for identity
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
Thèmes
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
Définition
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.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
2
zaklat
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
She felt persecuted at school.
Úgy érezte, zaklatják az iskolában.
Don’t persecute him with questions.
Ne zaklasd kérdésekkel.
Erreur fréquente :
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
Sens
harass or trouble repeatedly
Collocations
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
Thèmes
relationships
|emotions
|work
Définition
to keep bothering or bullying someone
To repeatedly harass, bully, or trouble someone in a way that causes distress.
VERBE
C2
LITERARY
3
üldöz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
Sens
pursue to catch or harm
Collocations
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
Thèmes
conflict
|crime
Définition
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
To pursue someone in order to catch, attack, or punish them.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
persecute
API
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
Syllabes et accentuation
per - se - cute (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
Famille de mots
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
Expressions
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