What is another word for red scare?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛd skˈe͡ə] (IPA)

The term "Red Scare" was coined in the early 20th century to describe the fear of communism that swept across the United States. The Red Scare led to a crackdown on leftist organizations, socialists and anarchists, and resulted in the persecution and censorship of many Americans. Over the years, the term has been used interchangeably with several synonyms, including "Communist scare," "Red menace," and "Red hysteria." Other idiomatic expressions that have been used to describe similar movements include "witch hunt," "McCarthyism," and "anti-communism frenzy." Regardless of the terminology, the Red Scare remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of fear and propaganda.

Synonyms for Red scare:

What are the hypernyms for Red scare?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cold war, mccarthyism, anti-communism, Communist Witch Hunts, Political Fear, Political Paranoia, Red Hysteria, political unrest.

What are the hyponyms for Red scare?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for red scare (as nouns)

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