Meaning ofwitchhuntin English

Noun

1. a search for perceived sorcerers; punishment
   The villagers conducted a witchhunt to find the person they believed was casting spells.
2. a campaign to punish a perceived threat
   The government launched a witchhunt against the opposition party to silence their critics.
3. an ideological purge; public condemnation
   The media's witchhunt against the politician led to her resignation.