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persecution

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/ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃən/ · per-se-cu-tion

The act of persecuting or harassing someone, especially for their beliefs or identity.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of persecuting or harassing someone, especially for their beliefs or identity.

کسی کو خاص طور پر اس کی عقیدے یا شناخت کی وجہ سے ستانا یا تنگ کرنا۔

تَشْدِید

tashdeed

Synonyms

oppressionharassmenttortureجبرستائشتنگی

Antonyms

protectionsupportfreedomتحفّظمددآزادی

Common Collocations

  • religious persecution
  • political persecution
  • persecution of minorities

Example Sentences

The persecution of religious minorities remains a serious issue in many parts of the world.

مذہبی اقلیتوں کی تنگی دنیا کے بہت سے حصوں میں ایک سنگین مسئلہ ہے۔

Mazhabi aqlityon ki tangi duniya ke bohat se hissoon mein aik sangeen masla hai.

She fled her country to escape persecution for her political beliefs.

اس نے اپنے سیاسی عقائد کی وجہ سے تنگی سے بچنے کے لیے اپنے ملک چھوڑ دیا۔

Us ne apne siyasi aqeedon ki wajah se tangi se bachne ke liye apne mulk chhod diya.

Human rights organizations work to end the persecution of oppressed groups.

انسانی حقوق کی تنظیمیں مظلوم گروہوں کی تنگی ختم کرنے کے لیے کام کر رہی ہیں۔

Insani haqooq ki tanzeemain mazoor gruhon ki tangi khatm karne ke liye kaam kar rahi hain.

Easily Confused With

prosecution:Prosecution refers to the legal process of charging someone with a crime, while persecution involves mistreatment or harassment based on beliefs or identity.

Word Family

persecute
verbتَشْدِید کرنا
persecutor
nounتَشْدِید کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'persecution' as a 'persistent pursuit' of harm against others.

Imagine a person being chased or attacked because of their beliefs or identity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "persecutio" — pursuit or oppression

First known use: 15th century

The word 'persecution' dates back to the early Middle Ages, originating from Latin, referring to the act of pursuing or oppressing someone because of their beliefs or identity.