McCarthyism Definition
mə-kärthē-ĭzəm
noun
The practice of publicizing accusations of political disloyalty or subversion with insufficient regard to evidence.
American Heritage
The use of indiscriminate, often unfounded, accusations, sensationalism, inquisitorial investigative methods, etc., as in the suppression of political opponents.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of McCarthyism
Noun
Singular:
McCarthyism
Plural:
mccarthyismsOrigin of McCarthyism
After Joseph Raymond McCarthy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
