persecution

IPA: pɝsʌkjˈuʃʌn

The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

Examples of "persecution" in Sentences

He encouraged the persecution of the criminals.
He is accused of the persecution of homosexuals.
The Roman persecution of Christians is overrated.
Were Christians the only victims of the persecution
Hooton was undeterred by the persecutions she suffered.
Persecution is seen as antithetical to the Christian faith.
The government indulges in massive persecution of Christians.
But neither does the Bible commend a kind of imperturbable equanimity in light of suffering, persecution, and the usurpation of our rights.