as in harassments
something that causes mental distress
The media's constant persecution was beginning to affect their lives.
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Recent Examples of persecutions
But despite the persecutions, the underground is showing no sign of being silenced.
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Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persecutions
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The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Persecutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persecutions. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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