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persecution

UK
/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
US
/ˌpɜr.sɪˈkju.ʃən/

Translations

persecutionnoun
persecutions
pl
The persecution of the minority group led to international condemnation.
La persécution du groupe minoritaire a entraîné une condamnation internationale.
Additional translations
harcèlementSens figuré : importunation ou pression répétée.
Synonyms
harassment
cruelty
affliction
torment
abuse
victimization
maltreatment
oppression
persecutionadjective
UK
/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
US
/ˌpɜr.sɪˈkju.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "persecution complex").
de persécutionEmployé de façon attributive.
She researched the persecution narratives recorded in the archives.
Elle a étudié les récits de persécution conservés dans les archives.
Synonyms
persecutory
persecuting
oppressive
harassing
victimizing
repressive
intolerant

Definitions

persecutionnoun
The act of subjecting someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs.
The persecution of the minority group led to international condemnation.
Persistent annoyance or harassment.
She felt a sense of persecution from her colleagues due to her differing opinions.
persecutionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of persecution; used attributively before a noun.
She researched the persecution narratives recorded in the archives.
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