Persecuted

Synonyms of persecuted

• tormented
• harassed
• oppressed

Antonyms of persecuted

• protected
• supported
• defended

Collocations of persecuted

persecuted minority

Frequency: 70 %

The persecuted minority sought refuge in a neighboring country.

persecuted individuals

Frequency: 65 %

The organization provided support for persecuted individuals.

persecuted community

Frequency: 60 %

The persecuted community banded together to fight for their rights.

persecuted refugees

Frequency: 50 %

The persecuted refugees were in dire need of humanitarian aid.

persecuted religious group

Frequency: 45 %

The persecuted religious group faced discrimination based on their beliefs.

Idiomatic Expressions for persecuted

• Phrase: persecution mania
  Meaning: an irrational fear or obsession with being persecuted or oppressed
  Usage: His persecution mania is causing him to isolate himself from others.