witch-hunt | Amarkosh

Meaning of word witch-hunt from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Searching out and harassing dissenters.

Meaning : Searching out for persecution (by Christians) of persons accused of witchcraft or practicing faiths other than Christianity.

Example : The Church in medieval Europe encouraged witch-hunt to spread Christianity.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.