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persecutions

Translations

persecutionnoun

persecutions

pl

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
oppression
harassment
maltreatment
victimization
abuse
torment
affliction
cruelty

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.
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