persecute
gb/pˈɚsəkjˌut/ us/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
C1
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
formal
C1
action
1
oppress a group for identity
to be cruel to someone for who they are or what they believe
Модель уживання:
persecute [someone/a group] (for [their beliefs/identity])
Поширена помилка:
Don’t use it for one small rude act; it usually means repeated, serious unfair treatment.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
protect (means keep someone safe rather than harm them.)
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tolerate (means accept differences instead of punishing them.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
society
|politics
|law
|human_rights
|conflict
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- They persecuted him because of his religion.
- Some groups are persecuted for their beliefs.
Дієслово
formal
C1
action
2
harass or trouble repeatedly
to keep bothering or bullying someone
Модель уживання:
persecute [someone] (with [questions/complaints])
Поширена помилка:
In this sense it is still strong and negative; for mild annoyance, words like "pester" are more common.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
leave alone (means stop bothering someone.)
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support (means help rather than trouble someone.)
Словосполучення
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
Теми
relationships
|emotions
|work
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- She felt persecuted at school.
- Don’t persecute him with questions.
Дієслово
literary
C2
action
3
pursue to catch or harm
to chase someone to hurt or punish them
Модель уживання:
persecute [someone]
Поширена помилка:
This sense is uncommon in everyday English; "chase" or "hunt down" is usually used instead.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
evade (means avoid capture instead of pursuing.)
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retreat (means move away rather than pursue.)
Словосполучення
persecute an enemy
|persecute the fleeing troops
|persecute someone across the border
Теми
conflict
|crime
Приклади
- The soldiers persecuted the retreating army for miles.
- In the story, the hero is persecuted by assassins sent by the king.
Граматика
Словникова форма
persecute
IPA
GB/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
US/pˈɚsəkjˌut/
Склади й наголос
per - se - cute (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: persecute
- 3rd Person Singular: persecutes
- Present Participle: persecuting
- Past: persecuted
Споріднені слова
Forms
persecutes
verb
persecuting
verb
persecuted
verb
Core family
persecution
noun B2
persecutor
noun
Advanced or less common
persecutory
adjective
Вирази
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