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witch hunter
Variant of witch hunt
an investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover disloyalty, subversive political activity, etc., usually conducted with much publicity and often relying upon inconclusive evidence and capitalizing on public fear of unpopular opinions
Related Forms:
- witch hunter noun
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