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witch-hunter

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witch-hunt also witch hunt (w

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n.

An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views.

witch-hunter n.

witch-hunting adj. & n.

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Noun

1.

witch-hunter - someone who identifies and punishes people for their opinions

persecutor, tormenter, tormentor - someone who torments

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