Redbaiting
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Similar to redbaiting, McCarthyism in the 1950s involved false accusations of communist ties.
Definition:The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without adequate evidence, deriving from Senator Joe McCarthy's use of anti-communism to pursue his own agenda.
From McCarthyism
Example:The political party's anti-communist stance has led them to engage in redbaiting tactics during campaigns.
Definition:An opposition to the principles and activities of communism, often expressed in the form of unsubstantiated accusations.
From Anti-communism
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