Witch Hunt

A witch hunt refers to a situation where groups or authorities unfairly target and accuse individuals of wrongdoing, often based on suspicion, fear, or rumor rather than evidence. Historically, it related to the persecution of supposed witches. In modern contexts, it describes campaigns where people are unjustly blamed, often to serve political or social agendas, leading to panic, loss of reputation, or injustice. Such hunts tend to prioritize rooting out perceived threats over fairness, creating a climate of fear and suspicion that can harm innocent people.