Red-baiting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Red-baiting is a noun meaning (US, sometimes Philippines) The (ad hominem) practice of accusing someone of being a communist, socialist or anarchist with the intention of discrediting their political views.
Meaning
(US, sometimes Philippines) The (ad hominem) practice of accusing someone of being a communist, socialist or anarchist with the intention of discrediting their political views.
Synonyms for red-baiting
Depending on context, synonyms include red-tagging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include red-baiter, redbaiter, race-baiter, witch-hunt, witch-hunting, righturd.
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