Found 3 items, similar to persecution.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: persecution
penyiksaan, perburuan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: persecution
persecution
n : the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or
religion)
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Persecution
Persecution
\Per`se*cu"tion\, n. [F. pers['e]cution, L.
persecutio.]
1. The act or practice of persecuting; especially, the
infliction of loss, pain, or death for adherence to a
particular creed or mode of worship.
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Persecution produces no sincere conviction. --Paley.
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2. The state or condition of being persecuted. --Locke.
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3. A carrying on; prosecution. [Obs.]
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