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by peteretep 2408 days ago
You appear to have copy-pasted this definition from a blog article, and then added bullet points between the syllables to make it look more official. Yikes!

A real dictionary will show you that McCarthy-esque allegations are specifically treasonous.
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tomnipotent 2408 days ago
> You appear to have copy-pasted

Wikipedia pretty much defines it the same way: "McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence."

> specifically treasonous

Treason is one small dimension, use as a rhetorical device to make the real villain stand out - accusations without evidence.

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peteretep 2408 days ago
No, Wikipedia defines it as accusations of treason or subversion, as you’ve specifically quoted.
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