Word Type

Noun

The word "persecution" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antipersecution fursecution nonpersecution persecution complex persecutional

Context

religion

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

abuse ill-treatment ill-usage maltreatment

Type Of (IsA)

maltreatment

Related Terms

beliefs campaign eliminate people persecute program race religion sexuality social specific subjugate treatment unfair unfair treatment

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