persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
Ingles
üldöz, zaklat
PANDIWA
C1
FORMAL
1
üldöz
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
They persecuted him because of his religion.
A vallása miatt üldözték.
Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Egyes csoportokat a nézeteik miatt üldöznek.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
Kahulugan
oppress a group for identity
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
Mga tema
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
Depinisyon
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.
PANDIWA
C1
FORMAL
2
zaklat
B1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
She felt persecuted at school.
Úgy érezte, zaklatják az iskolában.
Don’t persecute him with questions.
Ne zaklasd kérdésekkel.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
Kahulugan
harass or trouble repeatedly
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
Mga tema
relationships
|emotions
|work
Depinisyon
to keep bothering or bullying someone
To repeatedly harass, bully, or trouble someone in a way that causes distress.
PANDIWA
C2
LITERARY
3
üldöz
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
Kahulugan
pursue to catch or harm
Mga kolokasyon
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
Mga tema
conflict
|crime
Depinisyon
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
To pursue someone in order to catch, attack, or punish them.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
Mga pantig at diin
per - se - cute (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
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