red terror

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Coordinated violence committed by communists, socialists, or other left-wing groups against (actual or perceived) class enemies.
name
  1. Any one of several specific red terrors in history.

Word forms

red terror red terrors

Etymology

Red is the traditional color of left-wing movements, especially the communist movement.

Antonyms

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