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persecution in Dutch

persecution in Dutch is vervolging — persecution means cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.

persecution in Dutch

vervolging
noun
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

What does "persecution" mean?

  1. noun Cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.
    "The novel is based on the persecution of refugees during the war."
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persecution in a sentence

  • The novel is based on the persecution of refugees during the war.
  • She fled her home country to escape religious persecution.

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What is "persecution" in Dutch?

"persecution" in Dutch is vervolging. persecution means: Cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.

How do you use "persecution" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is based on the persecution of refugees during the war." In Dutch, "persecution" is vervolging.

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