persecution
per.se.cu.tion \.p*r-si-'kyu:-sh*n\ n 1: the act or practice of persecuting esp. those who differ in origin, reli gion, or social outlook 2: the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed
per.se.cu.tion \.p*r-si-'kyu:-sh*n\ n 1: the act or practice of persecuting esp. those who differ in origin, reli gion, or social outlook 2: the condition of being persecuted, harassed, or annoyed