persecuted
Example Sentences
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He testified that he had fled his native Cuba in 2024 after protesting against the government, for which he was jailed, surveilled and persecuted.
From Los Angeles Times
Further investigation revealed a place of worship that evolved as Christians went from being a persecuted minority to enjoying the backing of the Roman Empire.
The email separately included a rant about the Falun Gong religious movement, widely seen to be persecuted by the Chinese government.
From Washington Times
Doctors had been persecuted for performing abortions in the 1940s and '50s, which meant that fewer skilled practitioners would be willing to risk their careers for the procedure.
From Salon
Some have observed, however, that Jiang's position in the public eye means that video that has circulated beyond her control may leave her feeling "persecuted".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
