persecution
/ˌpɜːsɪˈkjuːʃn/noun
उच्चारण पर्सिक्यूशन
उत्पीड़न, अत्याचार, सताना
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the act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs
उत्पीड़न, अत्याचार, सताना
- religious persecution
- They fled to escape persecution.
- Many families left their homeland to escape persecution.
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- The novel describes the persecution of a small community by the ruler.
- Persecution of people for their beliefs is against the Constitution.
Synonyms oppression victimization maltreatment tyranny harassment
Opposite kindness protection freedom tolerance
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per·se·cu·tion
With -secu- (not 'perseqution').
बीच में -secu- ('perseqution' गलत है)।
?Which word?
persecute or prosecute?
Persecute means to treat somebody cruelly, especially because of their beliefs or race: 'Religious minorities were persecuted.' Prosecute means to officially charge somebody with a crime in a court of law: 'Trespassers will be prosecuted.' The two are a classic spelling trap.
Persecute का अर्थ 'किसी के साथ क्रूर व्यवहार करना' है, विशेषकर उसके विश्वासों या जाति के कारण: 'Religious minorities were persecuted.' Prosecute का अर्थ 'अदालत में किसी पर आधिकारिक रूप से अपराध का आरोप लगाना' है: 'Trespassers will be prosecuted.' ये दोनों क्लासिक spelling trap हैं।
The persecute/prosecute pair is one of the most-tested traps.
Persecute और prosecute की जोड़ी सबसे ज़्यादा पूछे जाने वाले traps में है।
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One-word substitution
A feeling that others are trying to harm you is a persecution complex or paranoia.
यह भाव कि दूसरे आपको नुकसान पहुँचाना चाहते हैं persecution complex या paranoia।
General knowledge
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 relates to persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries.
Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 पड़ोसी देशों के उत्पीड़ित अल्पसंख्यकों से संबंधित है।