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persecution

noun

/ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

oppression, harassment, discrimination, victimization

protection, fairness, tolerance

religious persecution, political persecution, suffer persecution, escape persecution

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

an extremely large and powerful being or a very large person or thing

A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transm...

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.