witch hunt

Meanings

• noun

  A search for and persecution of supposed heretics, usually witches.

  - "The Salem witch hunt resulted in the execution of over 200 people."
  - "The accusations during the witch hunt were based on superstition and fear."
  - "Historians continue to study the causes and consequences of the European witch hunts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with witch hunt
hunt , front , punct , lunct , munct

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Variants

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witch hunt , witch-hunt , witch-hunter , witch-hunters , witch-hunting , witch-huntings , witch-hunts

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Etymology

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The term 'witch hunt' originated in the late 15th century, derived from the Old English 'wicce' meaning 'witch' and the Middle English 'hunt'. It was used to describe the systematic persecution of individuals accused of practicing witchcraft.

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Trivia

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1. The Salem witch trials took place from 1692 to 1693.

2. The most famous witch hunt in history took place in Salem, Massachusetts.

3. Many people accused of witchcraft during the European witch hunts were tortured into confessing.

4. The last execution for witchcraft in Europe took place in 1782 in Norway.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inquisition: The Inquisition was a tribunal established by the Roman Catholic Church to investigate and prosecute heretics and other religious deviants.

2. Witchcraft: Witchcraft refers to the belief in and practice of magic, often associated with the occult and the supernatural.

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Culture

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The witch hunt is a significant part of European history, particularly in the Early Modern Period. It was fueled by fear, superstition, and religious fervor, and resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. The witch hunt has been a popular theme in literature, art, and film, and continues to be studied by historians and scholars.

How to Memorize "witch hunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathering in a village square, accusing their neighbors of witchcraft.
   - Visualize a scene from the Salem witch trials, with people being brought to trial and accused of witchcraft.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'witch hunt' with fear, superstition, and persecution.
   - Think of the Salem witch trials when you hear the term 'witch hunt'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - W-Witch, H-Hunt: A search for witches.
   - W-Women, I-Inquisition, T-Torment: The persecution of women during the Inquisition.

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