PERSECUTIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word persecutions. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PERSECUTIONS
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| cruelties | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering • feelings of extreme heartlessness • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance | ||||||||
| discriminations | nounn | |||||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||||
| harassments | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism | ||||||||
| injustices | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unjust act • the practice of being unjust or unfair | ||||||||
| maltreatments | nounn | |||||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment | ||||||||
| oppressions | 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 | ||||||||
| suppressions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the failure to develop some part or organ • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires | ||||||||
