What does "red-tagging" mean?

The ad hominem practice of branding, naming or accusing individuals or organizations critical or not fully supportive of the government's position as communists, leftists, subversives or terrorists in an attempt to discredit or suppress them.

What is a synonym for "red-tagging"?

Common synonyms include: red-baiting.

Red-tagging

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The ad hominem practice of branding, naming or accusing individuals or organizations critical or not fully supportive of the government's position as communists, leftists, subversives or terrorists in an attempt to discredit or suppress them. Philippine, Philippines, uncountable

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red-baiting

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