Meaning Of The Word McCarthyism

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McCarthyism in American English
the use of indiscriminate, often unfounded, accusations, sensationalism, inquisitorial investigative methods, etc., as in the suppression of political opponents portrayed as subversive
noun: the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, esp. of pro-Communist activity, in many instances unsupported by proof or based on slight, doubtful, or irrelevant evidence

McCarthyism in British English
noun: the practice of making unsubstantiated accusations of disloyalty or Communist leanings

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