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persecute

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

persecuteverb

persecuted

Past Simple

persecuted

Past Participle

persecuting

ing-form

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

Translations

Throughout history, many groups have been persecuted for their beliefs.

Tout au long de l'histoire, de nombreux groupes ont été persécutés pour leurs croyances.

Additional translations

harcelerEmploi surtout pour le sens de tourmenter ou d'importuner continuellement.

Definitions

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.

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