ALL meanings of mccarthyism
Mc·Car·thy·ism
M m - 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