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persecuting

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɪŋ/

persecuteverb

persecuting

Gerund

persecuted

Past Simple

persecuted

Past Participle

persecuting

Gerund

/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/

/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

Translations

The government was accused of persecuting political dissidents.

Правительство обвинили в преследовании политических диссидентов.

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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