Both Uses
persecution
in
The Veldt
(Edited)
- ...a tendency toward a slight paranoia here or there, usual in children because they feel persecuted by parents constantly, but, oh, really nothing.
p. 19.9persecuted = treated very badly and unfairly
- "Now I'm feeling persecuted," said McClean.
p. 22.9 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(persecution) very bad and unfair treatment of others -- often because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)