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witch hunt
witch-hunt also witch hunt (wĭch′hŭnt′)n. An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views.
witch′-hunt′er n.witch′-hunt′ing adj. & n.witch′ hunt` or witch′-hunt`,
n. an intensive, often highly publicized effort to discover and expose those who are disloyal, subversive, etc., as in a government or political party, usu. on the basis of slight or doubtful evidence. [1925–30] witch′ hunt`er, n. witch′-hunt`ing, n. Translationswitch hunt
witch huntAn attempt to blame and punish people who hold unpopular views and opinions, often under the guise of some other investigation. The ruling party's witch hunt against its detractors sparked a civil war.See also: hunt, witchwitch hunt a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views. The expression was inspired by the persecution in former times of people believed to be witches, often culminating in execution by burning.See also: hunt, witch |