transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpər-si-ˌkyüt ]
transitive verb
( -cut·ed ; -cut·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French persecuter, back-formation from persecuteur persecutor, from Late Latin persecutor, from persequi to persecute, from Latin, to pursue, from per- through + sequi to follow — more at sue
Date: 15th century
1. : to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict ; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief
2. : to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester
Synonyms: see wrong
• per·se·cu·tee ˌpər-si-ˌkyü-ˈtē noun
• per·se·cu·tive ˈpər-si-ˌkyü-tiv adjective
• per·se·cu·tor -ˌkyü-tər noun
• per·se·cu·to·ry -kyü-ˌtȯr-ē, -ˌkyü-tə-rē adjective