Meaning Of The Word McCarthyism

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of McCarthyism? Find McCarthyism meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

McCarthyism Meaning

McCarthyism Definition
McCarthyism Definition

What's The Definition Of McCarthyism?

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Evolutionary algorithm ‐ noun: a computer program that is designed to evolve…
  • Skiagraph ‐ radiograph; noun: a radiograph; noun: a radiograph…
  • Bukhara rug ‐ noun; noun: a kind of rug, typically having a…
  • Syntony ‐ noun: a matching of frequencies; noun: the state…
  • Antipathetic ‐ having antipathy; adjective: having or arousing…
  • Contrasuggestible ‐ adjective: responding or tending to respond to…
  • Mixed-ability ‐ A mixed ability class or teaching system is one…
  • Encloud ‐ to hide with clouds…
  • Jay's Treaty ‐ noun: a treaty between the United States and Great…
  • Monticulus ‐ noun: a small protrusion on the face or top of…