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vervolgen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
  • harass verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
  • persecute verb To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

Senses

vervolgen is used for these senses in English:

  • dog (transitive) To pursue with the intent to catch.
  • harass To put excessive burdens upon (someone); to subject (someone) to anxieties.
  • persecute To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.
  • press charges To formally accuse a person of a crime, especially by an ordinary person.

dog — full definition

  1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
  2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
  3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

harass — full definition

  1. verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
  2. verb To wear someone down with repeated demands or attacks.

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