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persecution
noun per·se·cu·tion \ˌpər-si-ˈkyü-shən\
Definition of PERSECUTION
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
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First Known Use of PERSECUTION
14th century
Rhymes with PERSECUTION
absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, convolution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution
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persecution
noun per·se·cu·tion \ˌpər-si-ˈkyü-shən\
Definition of PERSECUTION for Kids
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
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