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 资深译员Jeffrey,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与建设工程诉讼有关的法律文件。