redbaiter
/ˈrɛdˌbeɪtər/
noun
- A person who accuses others of being communists or communist sympathizers, often unfairly or for political gain.
- The senator was known as a redbaiter who ruined many careers with false accusations.
- During the 1950s, redbaiters targeted teachers, writers, and actors.
- The newspaper editor was a notorious redbaiter, printing accusations without evidence.
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