Definition
Definition of persecuting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
harassmentpersistently harassing or oppressing
- The persecuting behavior of the bullies was intolerable.
- The persecuting regime targeted dissidents.
- Her persecuting remarks were hurtful and uncalled for.
Origin of persecuting
Latin, persequi (to follow) + -ing (suffix)
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- French:persécutant, ...
- German:schikanierend, ...
- Italian:molestante, ...
- Spanish:acosador, ...
- Portuguese:assediador, ...
- Chinese:持续迫害的, ...
- Japanese:嫌がらせをする, ...
- Arabic:مُضَايِق, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹדְפָנִי, ...
- Russian:преследующий, ...
- Ukrainian:переслідуючий, ...
- Hindi:उत्पीड़क, ...
Definition of persecute - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
abusesubject someone to hostility and ill-treatment
- The minority group was persecuted for their beliefs..
2.
harassmentharass someone persistently causing distress
- She felt persecuted by her classmates.
3.
oppressionoppress a group due to race or religion
- The regime persecuted ethnic minorities.
Origin of persecute
Latin, persequi (to follow) + -ute (suffix)
Examples of persecute in a sentence
The regime continued to persecute dissidents. The journalist was persecuted for her outspoken articles. Activists were persecuted by the regime for their beliefs. They were persecuted for their religious beliefs. The dictator persecuted political dissidents.
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- French:persécuter, harceler, ...
- German:verfolgen, drangsalieren, ...
- Italian:perseguitare, ...
- Spanish:acosar, hostigar, ...
- Portuguese:oprimir, assediar, ...
- Chinese:迫害, 骚扰, ...
- Japanese:迫害する, いじめる, ...
- Arabic:اِضْطَهَدَ, ضايقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִרְדּוֹף, ...
- Russian:преследовать, травить, ...
- Ukrainian:переслідувати, гнати, ...
- Hindi:उत्पीड़ित करना, परेशान करना, ...
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