persecuted

[US]/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪd/
[UK]/ˈpɜrsɪˌkjutɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs; to harass or annoy someone persistently

Phrases & Collocations

persecuted people

persecuted minority

persecuted group

persecuted religion

persecuted rights

persecuted individuals

persecuted activists

persecuted communities

persecuted citizens

persecuted beliefs

Example Sentences

many individuals have been persecuted for their beliefs.

throughout history, various groups have been persecuted.

she felt persecuted by her classmates.

people are often persecuted for speaking out.

he was persecuted for his political views.

many refugees have fled countries where they were persecuted.

she wrote a book about the persecuted minorities.

he dedicated his life to helping the persecuted.

they were persecuted unjustly for their heritage.

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