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red–bait
verb, often capitalized R \ˈred-ˌbāt\
Definition of RED-BAIT
transitive verb
: to subject (as a person or group) to red-baiting
intransitive verb
: to engage in red-baiting
— red–bait·er noun often capitalized R
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First Known Use of RED-BAIT
1940
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