mccarthyism

Mc·Car·thy·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-kahr-thee-iz-uh m]
- /məˈkɑr θiˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-kahr-thee-iz-uh m]
- /məˈkɑr θiˌɪz əm/

Definitions of mccarthyism word

noun mccarthyism the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, especially of pro-Communist activity, in many instances unsupported by proof or based on slight, doubtful, or irrelevant evidence. 1
noun mccarthyism the practice of making unfair allegations or using unfair investigative techniques, especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism. 1
noun mccarthyism the practice of making unsubstantiated accusations of disloyalty or Communist leanings 0
noun mccarthyism the use of unsupported accusations for any purpose 0
noun mccarthyism the use of indiscriminate, often unfounded, accusations, sensationalism, inquisitorial investigative methods, etc., as in the suppression of political opponents portrayed as subversive 0
noun mccarthyism (pejorative) The mass pressure, harassment, and/or blacklisting used to pressure people to follow popular political beliefs. 0

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Origin of mccarthyism

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950, Americanism; after J. R. McCarthy; see -ism

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Parts of speech for Mccarthyism

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mccarthyism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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