persecution

As nouns the difference between persecution and annoyance

is that persecution is persecution while annoyance is (countable) that which annoys.

As nouns the difference between persecution and trial

is that persecution is the act of persecuting while trial is an opportunity to test something out; a test.

As an adjective trial is

pertaining to a trial or test.

As a verb trial is

to carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.

As nouns the difference between calamity and persecution

is that calamity is an event resulting in great loss while persecution is the act of persecuting.

As a noun persecution

is persecution.

As a verb assassinated is

(assassinate).

As nouns the difference between persecution and criminalization

is that persecution is persecution while criminalization is the act of making a previously legal activity illegal.

As nouns the difference between affliction and persecution

is that affliction is a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony while persecution is the act of persecuting.

As nouns the difference between harassment and persecution

is that harassment is persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress while persecution is the act of persecuting.

As nouns the difference between execution and persecution

is that execution is the act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances) while persecution is the act of persecuting.

As nouns the difference between persecution and opposition

is that persecution is the act of persecuting while opposition is the action of opposing or of being in conflict.

As nouns the difference between persecution and restitution

is that persecution is persecution while restitution is (legal) a process of compensation for losses.