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 Definitions of mccarthyism  [əˈkɑr θiˌɪz əm]  

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Definition of 'mccarthyism' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) McCarthyism
the use of unsubstantiated accusations or unfair investigative techniques in an attempt to expose disloyalty or subversion.

Etymology:  (1950,

Definition of 'mccarthyism' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) McCarthyism
unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists)

'mccarthyism' - Nearby Entries  

mcardle's disease  mcburney's point  mccarthy  mccarthyism  mccartney  mccauley  mccormick  



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