Sentence examples for are persecuted from inspiring English sources
The phrase "are persecuted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe individuals or groups who are subjected to hostility or ill-treatment, often due to their beliefs, identity, or characteristics.
Example: "Throughout history, many religious minorities are persecuted for their faith."
Alternatives: "face persecution" or "suffer persecution".
Dictionary
are persecuted
verb
To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death for one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.
- "Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." – Matt. 5:44.
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