C1
persecute
/ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/
verb
prześladować
Definition
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.
Examples
Throughout history, many groups have been persecuted for their beliefs.
W całej historii wiele grup było prześladowanych za swoje przekonania.
The government was accused of persecuting political dissidents.
Rząd został oskarżony o prześladowanie dysydentów politycznych.
Collocations
persecute minoritiesreligious persecutionpolitically persecute
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