beating vs persecution

beating

noun
  • The action by which someone or something is beaten. 

  • A heavy defeat or setback. 

  • The pulsation of the heart. 

persecution

noun
  • The act of persecuting. 

  • A program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people, often based on race, religion, sexuality, or social beliefs. 

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