persecuted

ˈpɜːrsɪˌkjuːtɪd
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Translation of persecuted into German

Adjective

1.

hostility

subjected to hostility and ill-treatment
  • The persecuted group sought refuge in another country.Die verfolgt Gruppe suchte Zuflucht in einem anderen Land.
2.

oppression

oppressed or harassed, especially because of race or religion
  • The persecuted minority faced many challenges in their homeland.Die unterdrückt Minderheit stand in ihrer Heimat vor vielen Herausforderungen.
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Examples of persecuted in a sentence

  • Persecuted individuals often face severe challenges.
  • The persecuted group sought asylum.
  • Persecuted individuals often flee their countries.
persecute
ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut
Verb
tr.
1.

abuse

subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment
  • The minority group was persecuted for their beliefs..Die Minderheitengruppe wurde wegen ihres Glaubens verfolgt
2.

harassment

harass someone persistently causing distress
  • She felt persecuted by her classmates.Sie fühlte sich von ihren Klassenkameraden schikaniert.
3.

oppression

oppress a group due to race or religion
  • The regime persecuted ethnic minorities.Das Regime verfolgte ethnische Minderheiten.

Translations of "persecuted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
verfolgtadj.

They are all striving and fighting for those who are persecuted.

Sie alle streben und kämpfen für jene, die verfolgt werden.

gefoltertadj./pp.

Many practitioners who have been persecuted there have become extremely ill.

Viele Praktizierende, die dort gefoltert wurden, erkrankten sehr schlimm.

misshandeltadj./pp.

He has been abused and persecuted there for over five years.

Dort wurde er mehr als fünf Jahre lang gequält und misshandelt.

gequältadj./pp.

Animals are often persecuted in the name of profit and entertainment.

Tiere werden oft im Namen von Profit und Unterhaltung gequält.

schikaniertadj.

Frankly, I'm beginning to feel a little persecuted right now.

Ehrlich gesagt fühle ich mich gerade ein wenig schikaniert.

unterdrücktadj.

She empathized deeply with the persecuted families in need of assistance.

Sie fühlte tiefes Mitgefühl für die unterdrückten Familien, die Hilfe benötigten.

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persecuted: Examples and translations in context

In history, countless persecuted people have sought freedom through immigration.

In der Geschichte haben unzählige verfolgte Menschen durch Auswanderung Freiheit gesucht.

Activists rise to defend the rights of persecuted minorities around the world.

Aktivisten erheben sich, um die Rechte verfolgter Minderheiten weltweit zu verteidigen.

In literature, the theme of the persecuted hero is a common narrative.

In der Literatur ist das Motiv des verfolgten Helden ein häufiges Narrativ.

He spoke about the persecuted individuals who suffered under the oppressive regime.

Er sprach über die verfolgten Menschen, die unter dem repressiven Regime litten.

She advocated for the rights of the persecuted, believing in their dignity.

Sie setzte sich für die Rechte der Verfolgten ein, überzeugt von ihrer Würde.

However, he was persecuted several times because of his belief.

Allerdings wurde er mehrfach wegen seines Glaubens an Falun Gong verfolgt.

Every year, people across the globe are persecuted for their political beliefs.

Jedes Jahr werden Menschen weltweit aufgrund ihrer politischen Überzeugungen verfolgt.

The film depicts a society where citizens are persecuted for their thoughts.

Der Film zeigt eine Gesellschaft, in der Bürger wegen ihrer Gedanken verfolgt werden.

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