persecuting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of harassing, maltreating, or causing distress or hardship to (someone), typically by subjecting them to oppressive treatment.

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Synonyms

annoy , distress , harass , oppress , worry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with persecuting
prosecute , abjure , insure , allure , endure

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Variants

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persecute , persecuted , persecutee , persecutees , persecutes , persecuting , persecutive , persecutor , persecutors , persecutory

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Forms

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persecutes, persecuted, persecuting, persecuted

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Etymology

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From Old French persecuter, from Latin persequi 'pursue'.

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Trivia

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1. Persecution was a common tactic used during the Inquisition to force people to confess to heresy.

2. The term 'persecution complex' refers to the belief that one is being unfairly treated or targeted, even when there is no evidence to support it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: Discrimination is the unjust or unfair treatment of people based on their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristic. Persecution is a more extreme form of discrimination, often involving violence or oppression.

2. Oppression: Oppression is the unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power over someone. Persecution is a specific form of oppression that targets individuals or groups based on their beliefs or identity.

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Culture

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Persecution has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and history, often depicting the suffering and oppression of individuals or groups based on their race, religion, or political beliefs. For instance, 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne portrays the persecution of Hester Prynne for her adultery.

How to Memorize "persecuting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone constantly harassing or tormenting another person, causing them great distress and hardship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of harassment or oppression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'P' in persecute stands for 'pursue' and 'oppress'.

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