damaging reputations with vague charges
The tactic of damaging reputations with vague unfounded charges involves making ambiguous allegations that lack concrete evidence, often leaving the target unable to effectively defend themselves. This strategy exploits the power of suggestion and can create doubt in the minds of others, leading to reputational harm. Such tactics are commonly used in political campaigns, social media conflicts, and personal disputes, as they can undermine credibility without the need for substantiation. The intent is often to discredit or delegitimize an individual or group, steering public perception through insinuation rather than fact.
Joseph McCarthy was the figure who gained power and fame during the Red Scare by making vague accusations and twisting facts to smear reputations. He falsely claimed to possess evidence of communist infiltration in the U.S. government and other institutions, leading to widespread fear and paranoia. His aggressive tactics and disregard for factual evidence ultimately resulted in a significant impact on American politics and society during the 1950s.
The same as if you were arrested for any crime. You would be tried to determine if you broke the law, and if you did, what the proper punishment would be. "Gun charges" is a very vague term- punishment would depend on the crime.
Can you give an example of a vague question that includes the term "vague question"?
That's a very vague question. Where, what locality? What kind of gun? Is it illegal to own that gun? Are you a felon or is there some other reason you aren't supposed to have possession of a gun?
Vagueness is the noun form for the adjective vague.
While we can't give legal advice on such a vague question, "misdemeanor" is already as low as you can get in terms of the severity of criminal charges, so probably not.However, this is something you should discuss with your lawyer (if you're facing criminal charges and you don't have a lawyer already, get one).
"His intentions were very vague."
She talked ubiquitously and her words were vague. Ubiquitous=Existing or been everywhere at the same time. Vague=Not clear, definite, or distinct. Excuse me, but you're been vague.
All vague expressions are not ambiguous. The meaning of a vague expression may be clearly known, but the specificity is not.
She avoided answering my questions and was intentionally vague.
Thailand's technology is big. A vague answer for your vague question.