persecutionglossary / PERSECUTION persecution, n. Violent, cruel, and oppressive treatment directed toward a person or group of persons because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, politics, or other beliefs. See hate crime under CRIME. — persecute, vb. 词条贡献者 译者Christina,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与反垄断与不正当竞争诉讼相关的法律文件。