persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
Kiingereza
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
formal
C1
action
1
oppress a group for identity
to be cruel to someone for who they are or what they believe
Muundo wa matumizi:
persecute [someone/a group] (for [their beliefs/identity])
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
Visawe
oppress (emphasizes keeping people down through power and control.)
|
victimize (focuses on making someone a victim through unfair treatment.)
|
target (less strong; highlights choosing someone for harm or discrimination.)
Vinyume
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
|
tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
Mifano
- The regime persecuted activists who spoke out against corruption.
- In the past, many people were persecuted for their religion.
- She fled the country after being persecuted for her political views.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They persecuted him because of his religion.
- Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Kitenzi
formal
C1
action
2
harass or trouble repeatedly
to keep bothering or bullying someone
Muundo wa matumizi:
persecute [someone] (with [questions/complaints])
Kosa la kawaida:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
Visawe
harass (common and direct; often used for repeated unwanted behavior.)
|
hound (suggests pursuing someone aggressively with demands or criticism.)
|
torment (emphasizes causing severe mental suffering.)
Vinyume
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
|
support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
relationships
|emotions
|work
Mifano
- He said he was being persecuted by his manager for small mistakes.
- The tabloids persecuted her with intrusive questions after the trial.
- Stop persecuting your little brother and let him play in peace.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She felt persecuted at school.
- Don’t persecute him with questions.
Kitenzi
literary
C2
action
3
pursue to catch or harm
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
Muundo wa matumizi:
persecute [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
Visawe
pursue (neutral about motive; can lack the sense of cruelty.)
|
hunt down (stronger; suggests searching for someone to capture or kill.)
Vinyume
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
|
retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
Mada
conflict
|crime
Mifano
- The soldiers persecuted the retreating army for miles.
- In the story, the hero is persecuted by assassins sent by the king.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
Silabi na mkazo
per - se - cute (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
Familia ya neno
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.