persecute
persecute(
puhr
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sih
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kyut
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. perseguir
The extremists persecuted the Jews for their religious beliefs.Los radicales persiguieron a los judíos por sus creencias religiosas.
2. (to pester)
a. acosar
The bully didn't stop persecuting my son until I spoke to his father.El matón no dejaba de acosar a mi hijo hasta que hablé con su padre.
b. molestar
The candidate asked the press to stop persecuting him with foolish questions.El candidato le pidió a la prensa que dejaran de molestarle con preguntas tontas.
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