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persecution

/ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/ American
  • n. 迫害, 虐待
Definition
  • n. cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group over a long time
Example
Many families fled the country to escape religious persecution.
许多家庭为了躲避宗教迫害而逃离了那个国家。