persecute

UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

Übersetzungen

persecuteverb
persecuted
Präteritum
persecuted
Partizip Perfekt
persecuting
Gerundium
UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/
The government was accused of persecuting political dissidents.
Правительство обвинили в преследовании политических диссидентов.

Definitionen

persecuteverb
To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs.
Throughout history, many groups have been persecuted for their beliefs.
To harass or annoy someone persistently.
The journalist was persecuted by the authorities for exposing the corruption.