persecuted

BrE /pəˈsɛkjʊtɪd/ AmE /pərˈsɛkjutɪd/

adjective en → es

1 VICTIMIZED [not gradable] B2

to be unfairly treated badly by people in authority or power, especially because of your race, religion, political beliefs, etc.

perseguido, maltratado injustamente

Collocations religious persecution · political persecution

  • He was persecuted for his religious beliefs.

    Fue perseguido por sus creencias religiosas.

2 HARASSED [not gradable] C1

to be continually troubled or annoyed by someone who is trying to harm you or stop you from doing something.

acosado, molestado constantemente

Collocations harassment at work · legal persecution

  • She felt persecuted by her neighbors.

    Se sintió acosada por sus vecinos.