Translation of "persecute" into Dutch

vervolgen, achtervolgen, najagen are the top translations of "persecute" into Dutch.

persecute Verb verb grammar

To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death for one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship. [..]

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  • vervolgen

    verb

    To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

    People began to be persecuted for their ideas.

    Mensen begonnen vervolgd te worden om hun ideeën.

  • achtervolgen

    verb

    In this wicked country we shall always be persecuted.

    In dit bedorven land worden we altijd achtervolgd.

  • najagen

    verb

    About poor misunderstood creatures persecuted by small-minded people.

    Over arme, onbegrepen wezens die door kleingeestige mensen nagejaagd worden.

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