witch-hunter

witch-hunt

also witch hunt (wĭch′hŭnt′)n. An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views.

witch′-hunt′er n.witch′-hunt′ing adj. & n.

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Noun

witch-hunter - someone who identifies and punishes people for their opinionspersecutor, tormenter, tormentor - someone who torments

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witch-hunter

noun

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noun someone who identifies and punishes people for their opinions

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persecutor
tormenter
tormentor

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