folk devil

Noun

Meaning

folk devil (plural folk devils)

(idiomatic, sociology) A person or type of person blamed by the public for various ills, as during a moral panic.

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Synonyms

scapegoat fall guy

Antonyms

aggressor agitator persecutor harasser pesterer annoyer
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Close letter words and terms

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