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 译员李明,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与调查和白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。