persecute

verb

per·se·cute ˈpər-si-ˌkyüt How to pronounce persecute (audio)

persecuted; persecuting

transitive verb

: to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict

specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief

: to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester

persecutee

ˌpər-si-ˌkyü-ˈtē How to pronounce persecute (audio)

noun

persecutive

ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tiv How to pronounce persecute (audio)

adjective

persecutor

ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tər How to pronounce persecute (audio)

noun

persecutory

ˈpər-si-kyü-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce persecute (audio)

-ˌkyü-tə-rē

adjective

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Prosecute vs. Persecute

Take care to distinguish between prosecuted and persecuted, although we sincerely hope that neither word applies to you. Persecute typically has a small range of meanings, such as “to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict.” Although the word is occasionally found in dialectal use to mean “prosecute,” many usage guides consider this to be an error. Prosecute is generally found today in a legal context (“to bring legal action against for redress or punishment of a crime or violation of law”), although the word may also be used to mean “to follow to the end” or “to engage in.” If someone is prosecuted they are being tried in a court of law; if they are persecuted they are being targeted and harassed.

Example Sentences

The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime. They were persecuted for their beliefs.

Recent Examples on the Web According to the resolution, the video accuses Ho, Manzo and Do of conspiring to persecute Venerable Vien Ly, the abbot of Chua Dieu Ngu Buddhist temple in Westminster.

Anh Dostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2022 But over the years the government continued to persecute religious minorities and political dissenters and isolate itself internationally, and opportunities withered for many Iranians regardless of religion.

Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 All three countries use a patchwork of laws—often involving vague definitions of morality or debauchery—to persecute LGBTQ people.

Matt Burgess, Wired, 7 Mar. 2022 Their departure accelerates a long-running process of shutting down Russia’s civil society, without the state having to persecute and imprison people individually.

Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2022 China also employs diplomatic pressure and financial incentives to secure foreign assistance in its efforts to persecute Uighurs abroad.

John Beck, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022 While offering design inspiration, the papacy’s alliance with France to persecute the Templars also presented an allegory.

Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 Increasingly, countries that persecute LGBTQ communities are altering their legal approaches to cases.

Matt Burgess, Wired, 7 Mar. 2022 Worst of all, the bill would make the Federal Trade Commission a superagency by expanding its budget by $300 million along with the almost unlimited power to persecute American business with its vast menu of potential offenses.

Robert H. Bork Jr., WSJ, 26 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	persecutor
释义	persecute verb per·se·cute ˈpər-si-ˌkyüt persecuted; persecuting transitive verb 1 : to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief 2 : to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester persecutee ˌpər-si-ˌkyü-ˈtē noun persecutive ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tiv adjective persecutor ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tər noun persecutory ˈpər-si-kyü-ˌtȯr-ē -ˌkyü-tə-rē adjective Did you know? Prosecute vs. Persecute Take care to distinguish between prosecuted and persecuted, although we sincerely hope that neither word applies to you. Persecute typically has a small range of meanings, such as “to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict.” Although the word is occasionally found in dialectal use to mean “prosecute,” many usage guides consider this to be an error. Prosecute is generally found today in a legal context (“to bring legal action against for redress or punishment of a crime or violation of law”), although the word may also be used to mean “to follow to the end” or “to engage in.” If someone is prosecuted they are being tried in a court of law; if they are persecuted they are being targeted and harassed. Synonyms afflict agonize anguish bedevil beset besiege curse excruciate harrow plague rack torment torture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime. They were persecuted for their beliefs. Recent Examples on the Web According to the resolution, the video accuses Ho, Manzo and Do of conspiring to persecute Venerable Vien Ly, the abbot of Chua Dieu Ngu Buddhist temple in Westminster. Anh Dostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2022 But over the years the government continued to persecute religious minorities and political dissenters and isolate itself internationally, and opportunities withered for many Iranians regardless of religion. Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2022 All three countries use a patchwork of laws—often involving vague definitions of morality or debauchery—to persecute LGBTQ people. Matt Burgess, Wired, 7 Mar. 2022 Their departure accelerates a long-running process of shutting down Russia’s civil society, without the state having to persecute and imprison people individually. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2022 China also employs diplomatic pressure and financial incentives to secure foreign assistance in its efforts to persecute Uighurs abroad. John Beck, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022 While offering design inspiration, the papacy’s alliance with France to persecute the Templars also presented an allegory. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022 Increasingly, countries that persecute LGBTQ communities are altering their legal approaches to cases. Matt Burgess, Wired, 7 Mar. 2022 Worst of all, the bill would make the Federal Trade Commission a superagency by expanding its budget by $300 million along with the almost unlimited power to persecute American business with its vast menu of potential offenses. Robert H. Bork Jr., WSJ, 26 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Middle French persecuter, back-formation from persecuteur persecutor, from Late Latin persecutor, from persequi to persecute, from Latin, to pursue, from per- through + sequi to follow — more at sue First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition persecute verb per·se·cute ˈpər-si-ˌkyüt persecuted; persecuting : to treat continually in a cruel and harmful way persecutor noun 1 as in torturer a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another years later his schoolyard persecutor would end up being one of his low-paid employees Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance torturer tormentor harasser tease tormenter victimizer mocker attacker taunter accuser baiter heckler needler assailant quizzer ridiculer insulter detractor teaser scorner quiz scoffer troublemaker disturber giber derider pest belittler blamer kidder wise guy satirist smart aleck jiber wiseacre jeerer molester smart alec lampooner smarty trash-talker smartie smarty-pants bother Antonyms & Near Antonyms defender protector rescuer savior deliverer saviour guard comforter champion solace bodyguard soother succorer See More 2 as in annoyer one who is obnoxiously annoying on this flight my airline-appointed persecutor was a chattering nitwit who could not stop talking about himself Synonyms & Similar Words annoyer nuisance annoyance pest gadfly tease pain bother torturer headache gnawer tormentor teaser nudnick pain in the neck nudnik tormenter harasser heckler interrupter plague harrier molester interruptor hassle Antonyms & Near Antonyms charmer comforter smoothie soother smoothy solacer
随便看	try every trick in the book try for try for a baby try for point try gun try it on try me try on try on for size try one's best try one's best/hardest try one's damnedest try one's hand try one's hand (at) try one's hand at try one's hardest try one's luck try out try someone's patience try something on for size try square try-on try-pot try/use every trick in the book tryers

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