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How do you spell Persecution?

Correct spelling

persecution

Remember PER-SEC-UTION: think 'per second' - relentless following every second

Why is persecution spelled this way?

From Latin persequi, to follow persistently. PER (through) + SEQUI (to follow). Persecution is relentless following — harassment that pursues without ceasing.

Common misspellings of persecution

persacutionpersecusionprosecusionpersecution

Example

The journalist faced persecution for exposing government corruption.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell persecution?+
The correct spelling is "persecution". Remember PER-SEC-UTION: think 'per second' - relentless following every second
Is it persacution or persecution?+
The correct spelling is "persecution", not "persacution".

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