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red-baiting

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The (ad hominem) practice of accusing someone of being a communist, socialist or anarchist with the intention of discrediting their political views.

Philippines, US, sometimes, uncountable

Equivalents

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

red-banded sand wasp red-bellied black snake red-bellied piranha red-bellied titi red-bellied woodpecker red-billed gull

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