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persecution in German

persecution in German is Verfolgung, Belästigung, Schikane — persecution means cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.

persecution in German

Verfolgung
noun
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Belästigung
noun
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Schikane
noun
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Drangsalierung
noun
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
Plage
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 German?

"persecution" in German is Verfolgung, Belästigung, Schikane. 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 German, "persecution" is Verfolgung, Belästigung, Schikane.

Are there other ways to say "persecution" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "persecution": Verfolgung, Belästigung, Schikane, Drangsalierung, Plage.

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