witch hunt
noun
1
: a searching out for persecution of persons accused of witchcraft
2
: the searching out and deliberate harassment of those (such as political opponents) with unpopular views
Examples of witch hunt in a Sentence
He was the victim of a congressional witch hunt against Communists.
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The witch hunt had no basis in real occult violence.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
Trump has denied the allegations and has cast his prosecution as a political witch hunt intended to damage his current White House bid.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer calls home raids 'a witch hunt'
Aaron Dyer, a corporate investigations and white-collar defense lawyer for Combs, told USA TODAY March 26 that the music mogul is innocent and criticized the federal raid of his homes.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
Trump has denied the allegations and has cast his prosecution as a political witch hunt intended to damage his current White House bid.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer calls home raids 'a witch hunt'
Aaron Dyer, a corporate investigations and white-collar defense lawyer for Combs, told USA TODAY March 26 that the music mogul is innocent and criticized the federal raid of his homes.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Witch hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witch%20hunt. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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