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Witch hunt

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Translation witch hunt into russian

witch hunt
The investigation turned into a political witch hunt.
Расследование превратилось в политическую охоту на ведьм.

Definitions

A witch hunt refers to a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views, often characterized by irrationality, persecution, and a lack of evidence. The term originates from historical events where individuals, particularly women, were unjustly accused of witchcraft and subjected to severe punishment.