persecuted

Meanings

• verb

  subjected to harassment, harm, or punishment, especially for holding religious or political views.

  - "Those who refused to conform to the new laws were persecuted."
  - "The church was persecuted for its unorthodox beliefs."

• adjective

  suffering or subjected to cruel or unjust treatment.

  - "The persecuted minority sought refuge in another country."
  - "The persecuted animals were taken to the animal shelter."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453642"

---

Synonyms

annoy , distress , harass , oppress , worry

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with persecuted
prosecute , abjure , endure , allure

---

Variants

List of all variants of persecuted that leads to same result
persecute , persecuted , persecutee , persecutees , persecutes , persecuting , persecutive , persecutor , persecutors , persecutory

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

persecutes, persecuted, persecuting

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

late Middle English: from the past participle of persecute.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'persecution' has its roots in the Latin word 'persecutus', which means 'pursued throughout'.

2. The term 'persecuted' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including religious persecution, racial persecution, and political persecution.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on their race, religion, gender, or other characteristics.

2. oppression: The exercise of power or control by one group over another, often resulting in suffering or hardship.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'persecuted' has been used extensively in literature and history to describe individuals or groups who have suffered discrimination, harassment, or violence due to their beliefs, ethnicity, or other distinguishing characteristics. One notable example is the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust.

How to Memorize "persecuted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people being harassed or discriminated against because of their beliefs. Visualize the suffering and hardship they endure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'persecuted' with suffering, discrimination, and injustice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'People Enduring Suffering Through Unjust Circumstances' to help remember the meaning of 'persecuted'.

---

Memorize "persecuted" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize persecuted is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.