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the red scare

 

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The Red Scare

Definition:

The Red Scare refers to a period of intense fear and paranoia about communism, primarily in the United States, during the early 20th century.

Noun

Sense: Historical Event

During the 1920s and 1950s, the Red Scare swept through America, causing widespread anxiety and suspicion of communist influence and activities.

Example sentence: Many individuals were wrongly accused and had their lives ruined during the Red Scare.

Sense: Fear of communism

The Red Scare left a lasting legacy of anti-communist sentiment in American society.

Example sentence: The Red Scare led to the establishment of various anti-communist laws and policies.

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