🚫persecution

noun
/ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

Synonyms

oppression, harassment, discrimination, victimization

Antonyms

protection, fairness, tolerance

Collocations

religious persecution, political persecution, suffer persecution, escape persecution

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