subjected to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs

प्रताड़ित

English Usage: The activists felt persecuted for their beliefs.

Hindi Usage: कार्यकर्ता अपने विश्वास के लिए प्रताड़ित महसूस करते थे।

oppressed or harassed

oppressed (दबाया हुआ)

English Usage: The persecuted minorities sought refuge in other countries.

Hindi Usage: दबाए गए अल्पसंख्यकों ने अन्य देशों में शरण ली।