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red scare

/ˈrɛd skɛər/

Tradução: Termo histórico que designa períodos de intensa histeria anticomunista e medo da influência comunista nos Estados Unidos, especialmente no início do século XX (1917–1920) e durante a Guerra Fria (1947–1957).

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/ˈrɛd skɛər/C1formalpolitical
  • ptTermo histórico que designa períodos de intensa histeria anticomunista e medo da influência comunista nos Estados Unidos, especialmente no início do século XX (1917–1920) e durante a Guerra Fria (1947–1957).

A historical term referring to periods of intense anti-communist sentiment and fear of communist influence in the United States, particularly during the early 20th century (1917–1920) and the Cold War era (1947–1957).

  1. Historical period of anti-communist fearB2formalamerican

    A period of intense fear and suspicion of communism and radical leftism in the United States, particularly during the early 20th century (1917-1920) and the mid-20th century (1947-1957).

    ptPeríodo de histeria anticomunista

    • The first Red Scare followed the Russian Revolution of 1917.
    • The second Red Scare was fueled by Senator Joseph McCarthy's investigations.
    • Many innocent people lost their jobs during the Red Scare due to unsubstantiated accusations.