Grade 7

persecution

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(per-se-cu-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. the condition or act of being caused persistent suffering

Example Sentence

They escaped from the persecution of their tormenters.

Synonyms

affliction; cursing; torment; torture

Antonyms

assistance; help; deliverance

Rhymes

  • lucian
  • shooshan

  • aleutian
  • confucian
  • dilution
  • pollution
  • solution

  • absolution
  • andalusian
  • attribution
  • constitution
  • contribution
  • devolution
  • diminution
  • dissolution
  • distribution
  • elocution
  • evolution
  • execution
  • institution
  • lilliputian
  • persecution
  • prosecution
  • prostitution
  • resolution
  • restitution
  • retribution
  • revolution
  • substitution

  • electrocution
  • redistribution

  • counterrevolution