persecution
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/ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌpɜːsɪˈkjuːʃn/
Cruel or unfair treatment because of who someone is or what they believe
They faced persecution for their religious beliefs and had to leave their country.
彼らは宗教的信念のために迫害に直面し、国を離れなければならなかった。
Constantly annoying someone and making their life difficult
The constant persecution from his coworkers made him dread going to work every day.
同僚からの絶え間ない嫌がらせで、彼は毎日出勤するのが怖くなった。