Synonyms for

Persecutions

Verb / ˌpɜ:sʌˈkju:ʃʌns / Another word for persecutions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Persecutions are acts of mistreatment, harassment, or oppression against a person or group based on their beliefs, race, religion, or other characteristics.

Synonyms & similar words

persecution oppression harassment discrimination victimization abuse mistreatment intolerance tyranny bullying injustice inquisition suppression cruelty tyrannization repression censure bigotry maltreatment hounding persecuting

Example sentences

  1. 1. The early Christians experienced persecutions for their religious beliefs.
  2. 2. Some countries have laws to protect people from persecutions.
  3. 3. Persecutions based on race or ethnicity are unfair and wrong.
  4. 4. The witch trials in Salem were a form of persecution.
  5. 5. Martin Luther King Jr. fought against the persecutions faced by African Americans.

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