Persecute meaning and example sentences

Learning Persecute in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Persecute: Zulmetmek, eziyet etmek

Example sentences

  • Historically, minority groups have often been persecuted for their political or religious beliefs.
  • Historically, minority groups have often been persecuted for their political or religious beliefs. (Tarihsel olarak, azınlık grupları sıklıkla siyasi veya dini inançları nedeniyle zulme uğramışlardır.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Persecute when the meaning is "Zulmetmek, eziyet etmek".

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Related words

Practice section

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