persecute (**퍼**시큐트) — to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/
Korean meaning: 인종, 종교, 정치적 신념 등의 이유로 누군가를 잔혹하거나 부당하게 대하다, 박해하다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**시큐트
Example Sentences
- The dictator persecuted anyone who disagreed with his pizza topping choices.
- Many scientists were persecuted for their revolutionary theories.
- My cat persecutes the vacuum cleaner every time I try to clean the house.
persecute
VERB//ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt//
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
Angry mob persistently seeking and chasing someone to harass them cruelly
"They persecute the ones who dare to execute what love declares."
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'persecari' meaning 'to pursue or chase,' derived from 'per-' (through) and 'sequi' (to follow). The word was influenced by Old French 'persecuter' before entering English in the 13th century.
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📝Examples
“The dictator persecuted anyone who disagreed with his pizza topping choices.”
“Many scientists were persecuted for their revolutionary theories.”
“My cat persecutes the vacuum cleaner every time I try to clean the house.”
“The government was accused of persecuting political opponents.”
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