mccarthyite
(mcca-rthy-ite)
3 syllables
Definition
a term used to describe actions or ideas that unfairly accuse people of being disloyal or untrustworthy based on their associations
Example Sentence
The use of McCarthyite guilt-by-association techniques has spread across the political spectrum with surprising ease and a troubling lack of historical awareness.
More Example Sentences
Some people believe that using McCarthyite tactics in debates can hurt honest discussions.
Synonyms
witch-hunt, persecution
Antonyms
Syllables count:
3