persecute in German
persecute in German is verfolgen, bedrängen, peinigen — persecute means to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
persecute in German
verfolgen
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.
bedrängen
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.
peinigen
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.
schikanieren
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.
belästigen
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
drangsalieren
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
haschen
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
plagen
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.
What does "persecute" mean?
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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."
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verb To repeatedly harass or pester someone.
"Reporters persecuted the family with constant phone calls after the story broke."
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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 German?
"persecute" in German is verfolgen, bedrängen, peinigen. 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 German, "persecute" is verfolgen, bedrängen, peinigen.
Are there other ways to say "persecute" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "persecute": verfolgen, bedrängen, peinigen, schikanieren, belästigen, drangsalieren.
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