persecute in Greek
persecute in Greek is διώκω, παρενοχλώ — persecute means to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
persecute in Greek
διώκω
Pronounced: dioko
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.
παρενοχλώ
Pronounced: parenochlo
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?
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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 Greek?
"persecute" in Greek is διώκω, παρενοχλώ. persecute means: To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
How do you pronounce διώκω?
"persecute" in Greek is διώκω, pronounced "dioko".
How do you use "persecute" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime persecuted anyone who spoke out against it." In Greek, "persecute" is διώκω, παρενοχλώ.
Are there other ways to say "persecute" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "persecute": διώκω, παρενοχλώ.
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