persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
üldöz, zaklat
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
FORMAL
1
üldöz
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
They persecuted him because of his religion.
A vallása miatt üldözték.
Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Egyes csoportokat a nézeteik miatt üldöznek.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
ਅਰਥ
oppress a group for identity
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
FORMAL
2
zaklat
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
She felt persecuted at school.
Úgy érezte, zaklatják az iskolában.
Don’t persecute him with questions.
Ne zaklasd kérdésekkel.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
ਅਰਥ
harass or trouble repeatedly
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
relationships
|emotions
|work
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
to keep bothering or bullying someone
To repeatedly harass, bully, or trouble someone in a way that causes distress.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C2
LITERARY
3
üldöz
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
ਅਰਥ
pursue to catch or harm
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
conflict
|crime
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
To pursue someone in order to catch, attack, or punish them.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
per - se - cute (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
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