polowanie na czarownice

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, hunting for witches.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɔ.lɔˈva.ɲɛ na t͡ʂa.rɔvˈɲi.t͡sɛ/
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  • Rhymes: -it͡sɛ

Noun

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polowanie na czarownice n

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see polowanie,‎ na,‎ czarownica.
  2. (idiomatic) witch-hunt, smear campaign (attempt to find and punish or harass a group of people perceived as a threat, usually on ideological or political grounds)
    Synonym: nagonka

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