persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
Angol
üldöz, zaklat
IGE
C1
FORMAL
1
üldöz
B2
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
They persecuted him because of his religion.
A vallása miatt üldözték.
Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Egyes csoportokat a nézeteik miatt üldöznek.
Gyakori hiba:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
Jelentés
oppress a group for identity
Szókapcsolatok
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
Szinonimák
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.)
Antonimák
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
Témák
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
Definíció
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.
IGE
C1
FORMAL
2
zaklat
B1
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
She felt persecuted at school.
Úgy érezte, zaklatják az iskolában.
Don’t persecute him with questions.
Ne zaklasd kérdésekkel.
Gyakori hiba:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
Jelentés
harass or trouble repeatedly
Szókapcsolatok
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
Szinonimák
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.)
Antonimák
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
Témák
relationships
|emotions
|work
Definíció
to keep bothering or bullying someone
To repeatedly harass, bully, or trouble someone in a way that causes distress.
IGE
C2
LITERARY
3
üldöz
B2
Használati minta:
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.
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
Jelentés
pursue to catch or harm
Szókapcsolatok
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
Szinonimák
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.)
Antonimák
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
Témák
conflict
|crime
Definíció
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
To pursue someone in order to catch, attack, or punish them.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
per - se - cute (3 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Szóalakok
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
Szócsalád
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
Kifejezések
Ehhez a szócikkhez még nincs kapcsolódó kifejezés.