No. 10,241 in Catalan
perseguit
"Perseguit" means "persecuted" or "pursued" in English.
In a sentence
El nen va ser perseguit pel gos.
The boy was chased by the dog.
In this sentence, "perseguit" is used in its literal sense as "chased."
Sempre s'ha sentit perseguit per la seva consciència.
He has always felt pursued by his conscience.
Here, "perseguit" is used metaphorically, describing an internal or emotional pursuit.
Els dissidents polítics són sovint perseguits pel govern.
Political dissidents are often persecuted by the government.
In this context, "perseguit" refers to being harassed or mistreated persistently, a figurative usage.
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