persecution

Definitions

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, political beliefs, or religious affiliation.

The act or practice of harassing or oppressing someone persistently.

Examples

Many families fled their home country to escape religious persecution.

The activist spent his entire life fighting against the systemic persecution of marginalized groups.

Synonyms

oppression mistreatment harassment victimization maltreatment abuse tyranny

Antonyms

protection support tolerance acceptance kindness liberty aid