Red-Baiting
/ˈrɛdˌbeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of accusing someone of being a communist or communist sympathizer, often to discredit or intimidate them, especially in political or legal contexts.
The defendant claimed that the prosecution's red-baiting tactics prejudiced the jury against him.
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Commentary
Red-baiting often involves accusations used as legal or political weapons rather than substantive proof, impacting freedom of speech and due process.
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