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The Salem Effect

A psychological and semantic phenomenon in which the definition or description of a subject becomes broader over time. This effect is closely related to Semantic Drift, which is a similar effect which describes the changing of a definition rather than an increase in scope.
The Salem Effect is a driving force behind most "witch hunts"
by Byyiiissshhe December 9, 2023
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