persecution

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Noun persecution has 1 sense

persecution - the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
--₁ is a kind of maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse
--₁ has particulars: oppression, subjugation; pogrom; torture, torturing
Derived form: verb persecute₁

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Persecution

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The act of harassing, oppressing, or causing harm to someone or a group due to their race, religion, ethnicity, or beliefs.

Example Sentence: Many people throughout history have suffered persecution for standing up for their rights and advocating for equality.

Sense: The persistent mistreatment or harassment of an individual or a group due to personal animosity.

Example Sentence: After reporting her co-worker's misconduct, Lisa experienced persecution in the workplace and faced unwarranted criticism.

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