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per·se·cu·tion
 persecution
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- pronunciation:
- puhr
s
kyu
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
the act of continually treating others in a cruel way because of race, religion, politics, or some other difference; or the condition of being treated in this way.
Many people came to America to escape religious persecution. |
| related words: |
injustice, torture |
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| derivation: |
persecutional (adj.) |
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