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PERSECUTION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word persecution. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word persecution. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PERSECUTION

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discrimination
nounn
noun

• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

• the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

harassment
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

• the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism

maltreatment
nounn
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

mistreatment
nounn
noun

• the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

oppression
nounn
noun

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:

• a feeling of being oppressed

victimization
nounn
noun

• adversity resulting from being made a victim

• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

Best Hypernyms For PERSECUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for persecution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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abuse discrimination harassment ill-treatment ill-usage maltreatment oppression victimization

Alternatives for DISCRIMINATION

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