单词	persecution
释义	persecution noun per·​se·​cu·​tion ˌpər-si-ˈkyü-shən  1 : the act or practice of persecuting especially those who differ in origin, religion, or social outlook 2 : the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web In Florida: Trump, who was in New York when agents descended on Mar-a-Lago, has blasted federal officials, claiming the search is the latest example of his ongoing political persecution. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Because of laws in effect at that time, qualifying children of American descent were allowed to emigrate to America, allowing her family to escape persecution in Vietnam. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Event moderator Henry Reese, 73, a co-founder of an organization that offers residencies to writers facing persecution, was also attacked. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 Event moderator Henry Reese, 73, a co-founder of an organization that offers residencies to writers facing persecution, was also attacked. Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 The Gnostics actually hid there to avoid facing persecution from other Christians for their beliefs. Owen Myers, EW.com, 30 June 2022 For Urquhart, the Divine Assembly is reviving the intimate tradition of the house church, when early followers of Christ worshiped in each other’s homes, and avoided persecution from the Roman Empire. Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2022 The restaurant is unique in its employment of former residents of Freedom House, a temporary home for asylum-seeking survivors of persecution from around the globe. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2022 Thousands of Afghans who worked for the U.S. or face persecution from the Taliban have been left behind. Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition persecution noun per·​se·​cu·​tion ˌpər-si-ˈkyü-shən  1 : the act of continually treating in a cruel and harmful way 2 : the state of being continually treated in a cruel and harmful way Legal Definition persecution noun per·​se·​cu·​tion : punishment or harassment usually of a severe nature on the basis of race, religion, or political opinion in one's country of origin claimed persecution and sought asylum persecution noun as in harassment something that causes mental distress The media's constant persecution was beginning to affect their lives. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance harassment anger irritation torture disturbance annoyance exasperation aggravation torment trouble teasing harrying vexation molestation provocation pestering bothering concern bugging offense tension pressure worry anxiety bedevilment importunity offence load uneasiness stress botheration aggro weight strain Antonyms & Near Antonyms comfort consolation
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