Synonyms for persecution
ˌpɜr sɪˈkyu ʃənper·se·cu·tion

Princeton's WordNet

1. persecutionnoun

   the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

Matched Categories

1. • Maltreatment
   • Religion

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1. persecutionnoun

   Synonyms:
   oppression, molestation, importunity

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1. List of paraphrases for "persecution":

   prosecution, pursuit, harassment, oppression, victimization, persecuted, repression, victimisation

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1. Sherif Elsayed-Ali:

   The shortfall in the number of resettlement places for refugees offered by the international community is truly shocking, the complete absence of resettlement pledges from the Gulf is particularly shameful. Linguistic and religious ties should place the Gulf states at the forefront of those offering safe shelter to refugees fleeing persecution and war crimes in Syria.

2. Jeffrey Fowle:

   I'd read about the persecution of the Christians in the country -- I felt compelled to help them in some way.

3. Omar Jadwat:

   It has been widely reported by the media that most of the people in the caravan are coming to United States for economic reasons, and that is not grounds for political asylum, there are countless failing countries across the globe where there is a breakdown of civil society, which is obviously a very serious issue, but it is not political persecution.

4. Lee Gelernt:

   The border is closed to families and single adults, including those seeking refuge from horrific persecution and violence, white House officials don't expect the Hear Joe Biden administration to be able to process everyone in the first week, but White House officials need a signal very quickly that Hear Joe Biden is going to open the border and get rid of Title 42.

5. Robert White:

   This has everything to do with Robert White religious beliefs. it’s a frightening day in United States when a person can not express their faith without fears of persecution following.