persecution
(per-se-cu-tion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the act of treating someone unfairly or cruelly because of their beliefs or identity.
Example Sentence
They escaped from the persecution of their tormenters.
More Example Sentences
Persecution can happen in many countries.
Synonyms
Antonyms
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persecution
Rhymes
- lucian
- shooshan
- aleutian
- confucian
- dilution
- pollution
- solution
- absolution
- andalusian
- attribution
- constitution
- contribution
- devolution
- diminution
- dissolution
- distribution
- elocution
- evolution
- execution
- institution
- lilliputian
- persecution
- prosecution
- prostitution
- resolution
- restitution
- retribution
- revolution
- substitution
- electrocution
- redistribution
- counterrevolution