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Witchhunt

A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, especially in order to punish them.

📖 Definitions of "Witchhunt"

noun

1
A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, especially in order to punish them.
2
An attempt to find and publicly punish a group of people perceived as a threat, usually on ideological or political grounds.
3
A public smear-campaign against an individual.

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