noun
- the practice of attacking or discrediting someone by labeling them as communist or socialist, especially as a political tactic
Usage: political
Examples
- The senator’s campaign engaged in redbaiting against his opponent.
- During the Cold War, redbaiting was a common political strategy.
- Critics accused the media of redbaiting progressive candidates.
- The union leader faced constant redbaiting from corporate interests.
- Redbaiting tactics were used to silence civil rights activists.
- The politician dismissed the accusations as mere redbaiting.