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persecuted

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪd/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɪd/

persecutedpast participle

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪd/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɪd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'persecute'.

Translations

persécutéSe dit de personnes ou de groupes victimes de persécution; s’emploie selon le genre et le nombre.

The persecuted minority sought refuge in neighboring countries.

La minorité persécutée a cherché refuge dans les pays voisins.

Definitions

Subjected to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, political, or religious beliefs.

The persecuted minority sought refuge in neighboring countries.

Synonyms

persecuteverb

persecuted

Past Simple

persecuted

Past Simple

persecuted

Past Participle

persecuting

ing-form

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

Translations

persécuter

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.

Synonyms