persecution
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌpɜː.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ us/ˌpɝː.səˈkjuː.ʃən/
（因种族、宗教、政治信仰）迫害;虐待;烦扰，纠缠
unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs
They left the country out of fear of persecution. 他们因害怕遭受迫害而离开了这个国家。
refugees escaping from political persecution 逃避政治迫害的难民