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Persecution
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an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views
persecution
n
persecute
v
Example
The prejudice against certain religious beliefs led to discrimination and persecution of minority groups.
In many cases religious persecution is the cause of people fleeing their country.
As a fleer from political persecution, she sought asylum in a foreign country.
The epistle of Peter encourages believers facing persecution.
Many abolitionists risked their lives and faced persecution for their beliefs in the pursuit of justice and equality.
