persecution Synonyms

treasure hunt subjugation subjection stalking repression pursuit punishment prosecution outrage oppression molestation mistreatment martyrdom suppression torment torture witch-hunt masochism manhunt insensitiveness victimisation victimization maltreatment ill-usage ill-treatment imprisonment tyranny trouble lancination killing irritation crucifixion cruciation chase chasing bullying bother bedevilment autocracy annoyance anguish agony affliction cruelty despotism discrimination intimidation injustice impalement hounding