Both Uses of
persecution
in
The Veldt
- Can't say I did; the usual violences, a tendency toward a slight paranoia here or there, usual in children because they feel persecuted by parents constantly, but, oh, really nothing.†
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- Now I'm feeling persecuted," said McClean.†
Definition:
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(persecution) very bad and unfair treatment of others -- often because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or political beliefs