persecute
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ · /ˈpɝːsɪkjuːt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6974 in the learning path
迫害
Definitions
v. To treat people cruelly because of their beliefs or identity.
迫害
v. To repeatedly trouble someone or treat them unfairly.
纠缠；不断困扰
Example
Her grandparents were persecuted because of their religious beliefs.
她的祖父母曾因宗教信仰受到迫害。
Governments must protect minority communities and ensure that nobody is persecuted for peacefully expressing their beliefs.
政府必须保护少数群体，确保没有人因和平表达信念而遭受迫害。
Collocations
- religiously persecuted
- persecute minorities
- persecuted for their beliefs
Word family
- persecution (n.)
- persecutor (n.)
Synonyms
- oppress
- victimise
Usage tip
persecute指迫害；prosecute指依法起诉。
FAQ
- What does persecute mean?
- To treat people cruelly because of their beliefs or identity. To repeatedly trouble someone or treat them unfairly.
- How is persecute pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/, US /ˈpɝːsɪkjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
