persecute

UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/

Traduzioni

persecuteverb
persecuted
Past Simple
persecuted
Past Participle
persecuting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
US
/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjut/
The government was accused of persecuting political dissidents.
Правительство обвинили в преследовании политических диссидентов.

Definizioni

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.