persecute
/ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/
per · se · cute
ˈpɜːr · sɪ · kjuːt
English Definition
v. treat badly, oppress
Significado en Español
perseguir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngược đãi, bức hại
Show meaning in
Example Sentence
Many were persecuted for their beliefs.
许多人因信仰受迫害。
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(completely)+secute(follow)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym of “persecute”?
-
A
Harass
-
B
Observe
-
C
Comfort
-
D
Neglect
Show answer
A — Harass.
“persecute” means v. treat badly, oppress
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Cruel rulers often ______ people simply for their beliefs.
-
A
protect
-
B
defend
-
C
reward
-
D
persecute
Show answer
D — persecute.
“persecute” means v. treat badly, oppress
Common questions about “persecute”
What does “persecute” mean?
persecute — v. treat badly, oppress. In Chinese: 迫害，虐待.
How do you pronounce “persecute”?
persecute is pronounced /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · se · cute.
How do you use “persecute” in a sentence?
Many were persecuted for their beliefs. (许多人因信仰受迫害。)
What are synonyms for “persecute”?
oppress, abuse — all close in meaning to persecute (v. treat badly, oppress).
Is “persecute” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. persecute appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “persecute”?
per(completely)+secute(follow)
