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What is another word for Persecution? – 237 Persecution Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    harassment mistreatment abuse oppression torment suffering affliction hardship tyranny maltreatment cruelty brutality violence repression suppression subjugation domination exploitation ill-treatment manhandling rough handling molestation intimidation bullying browbeating coercion duress force compulsion tyranny despotism autocracy dictatorship totalitarianism dogmatism fanaticism zealotry intolerance bigotry prejudice discrimination racism sexism homophobia xenophobia hate hatred malevolence malice spite animosity rancor ill-will hostility antagonism animus antipathy aversion distaste dislike disfavor disapproval condemnation denunciation censure criticism disrepute obloquy odium infamy notoriety ignominy shame disgrace dishonor ignominy

    Meaning of Persecution

    The primary meaning of the word "persecution" is the act of persecuting, or the state of being persecuted, especially on the grounds of race, religion, or politics.

    Definitions

    • The act of persecuting, especially on the grounds of race, religion, or politics
    • The state of being persecuted, especially on the grounds of race, religion, or politics
    • Hostile and intolerant behavior, especially on the grounds of race, religion, or politics

    Etymology of Persecution

    The word "persecution" comes from the Latin "persecutio", which is derived from "persequi", meaning "to pursue" or "to follow"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of persecuting, especially on the grounds of race, religion, or politics
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a wide range of behaviors, from mild harassment to violent oppression

    Example Uses

    • The persecution of minorities has been a major issue in the country for decades
    • The company faced persecution from the government for its alleged involvement in tax evasion
    • The activist was subjected to persecution and harassment for her vocal criticism of the government

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    tolerance acceptance understanding compassion empathy kindness generosity charity benevolence philanthropy altruism cooperation collaboration mutualism symbiosis harmony concord peace tranquility serenity calmness composure equanimity impartiality neutrality objectivity fairness justice equality freedom liberty autonomy independence self-determination sovereignty

    Related Nouns

    oppression tyranny dictatorship autocracy despotism totalitarianism dogmatism fanaticism zealotry intolerance bigotry prejudice discrimination racism sexism homophobia xenophobia hate hatred malevolence malice spite animosity rancor ill-will hostility antagonism animus antipathy aversion distaste dislike disfavor disapproval condemnation denunciation censure criticism disrepute obloquy odium infamy notoriety ignominy shame disgrace dishonor

    Related Verbs

    oppress tyrannize dominate exploit mistreat abuse harass intimidate bully browbeat coerce duress force compel persecute pursue follow hunt hound torment afflict trouble bother annoy vex irritate provoke antagonize oppose resist defy challenge confront attack assault violate infringe transgress

    Related Adjectives

    oppressive tyrannical dictatorial autocratic despotic totalitarian dogmatic fanatical zealous intolerant bigoted prejudiced discriminatory racist sexist homophobic xenophobic hateful malevolent malicious spiteful antagonistic hostile animus antipathetic averse distasteful disfavorable disapproving condemnatory denunciatory censorious critical disreputable odious infamous notorious ignominious shameful disgraceful dishonorable