Persecution in Malayalam

Malayalam words whose English meaning includes “persecution”:

പീഡനം (peedanam) — Infliction, tormenting, persecution, harassment.
വിഡംബം (vidambam) — Imitation, mimicry, wearing costumes, persecution, outward show.
വിദ്രോഹം (vidroham) — Persecution, torment, harm.
വിസൂരണം (visooranam) — Distress, affliction, persecution.