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witch-hunter

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witch-hunt also witch hunt (wchhnt)
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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Noun1.witch-hunter - someone who identifies and punishes people for their opinions
persecutor, tormenter, tormentor - someone who torments
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