persecution

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
US: /ˌpɝː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

  1. When someone is treated unfairly and cruelly, often because of their religion, race, beliefs, or origin.

    1. They faced persecution for their beliefs.
    2. The long history of religious persecution has caused many people to flee their homelands seeking safety.

  2. Persistent annoyance or harassment.

    1. She left the company because of constant persecution.
    2. The witness described the persecution they endured after reporting the crime to the police.

Synonyms

oppression abuse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "persecution" in English means: When someone is treated unfairly and cruelly, often because of their religion, race, beliefs, or origin., Persistent annoyance or harassment..

The phonetic transcription of "persecution" is /ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌpɝː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "persecution": oppression, abuse.

Example usage of "persecution": "They faced persecution for their beliefs.". More examples on the page.