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persecute in French

persecute in French is persécuter — persecute means to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

persecute in French

persécuter
verb
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.

What does "persecute" mean?

  1. verb To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
    "The regime persecuted anyone who spoke out against it."
  2. verb To repeatedly harass or pester someone.
    "Reporters persecuted the family with constant phone calls after the story broke."

persecute in a sentence

  • The regime persecuted anyone who spoke out against it.
  • Minority religious groups were persecuted for centuries in the region.
  • Reporters persecuted the family with constant phone calls after the story broke.

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What is "persecute" in French?

"persecute" in French is persécuter. persecute means: To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

How do you use "persecute" in a sentence?

Example: "The regime persecuted anyone who spoke out against it." In French, "persecute" is persécuter.

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