Witch-hunt (Noun)
Meaning
Searching out and harassing dissenters.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government's investigation into the anti-war protests quickly turned into a witch-hunt, targeting anyone who dared to speak out against the conflict.
- The company's efforts to root out whistleblowers were labeled a witch-hunt by employees who felt they were being unfairly targeted.
- Critics accused the senator of leading a witch-hunt against the opposing party, using allegations of corruption to discredit their opponents.
- In the 1950s, the Red Scare led to a witch-hunt against suspected communists, resulting in the blacklisting of many innocent people.
- The social media backlash against the celebrity's comments was so intense that it was likened to a witch-hunt, with many calling for her to be "canceled" altogether.