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persecuted

/ˈpɜrsəˌkjutɪd/ /ˈpɜːsɪˌkjuːtɪd/
adjective
  1. 1 zulüm görmüş
  2. 2 eziyet edilmiş

Definition (English)

  1. Treated cruelly or unfairly, especially because of race, religion, or political beliefs.
  2. Subjected to persistent hostility or ill-treatment.

Example Sentences

  1. The persecuted group sought asylum elsewhere.
    Zulüm görmüş grup başka yerde sığınma talep etti.
  2. Many fled their homes because they were persecuted.
    Birçoğu zulüm gördükleri için evlerinden kaçtı.

Synonyms

oppressedmistreatedabusedvictimizedharasseddiscriminated against

Antonyms

protectedsafesupportedrespectedfavored

Collocations

persecuted minoritypersecuted grouppersecuted for beliefspersecuted refugees

Related Words

refugeediscriminationhuman rightsasylumoppressiontolerance