political witch hunt
- McCarthyismPolitically-motivated accusation without evidence
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- smearSpread or defame
- scapegoatUnfairly blamed person
- inquisitionSustained, probing investigation
Salem · accusation · partisan · vendetta · hounding · conspiracy · investigation · hoax · enemy · target · probe · allegation · defamation · tribunal · purge · character assassination · agenda · hysteria
legitimacy of investigation
political witch huntfair trial
Impartial judicial proceeding
due process · rule of law · fact-finding mission · fair hearing
intent and motivation
political witch hunttruth and reconciliation
Post-conflict healing through acknowledgment
intent and outcome
political witch huntexoneration
Official clearing of blame
vindication · acquittal · full pardon · justice served · fair hearing