show trial
noun
: a trial (as of political opponents) in which the verdict is rigged and a public confession is often extracted
Examples of show trial in a Sentence
They were forced to confess their guilt in public show trials.
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Or acceptance of the J6 show trial and the accompanying political persecutions?
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Armond White, National Review, 12 July 2024
And Costner’s off-screen political antics have made Horizon unreliable, given his recent endorsement of the least credible Democrat politicians, including Pete Buttigieg in his 2020 presidential campaign and Liz Cheney for her role in the J6 show trial.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 July 2024
In the finale, under the guise of asking some follow-up questions at the end of their interview, Daniel hands Louis a copy of the script from his show trial in Paris — with Armand’s production notes scribbled in red pen in the margins.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
What incredible nonsense the senator spews, comparing Trump’s guilty verdict to a show trial in Cuba.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 12 July 2024
And Costner’s off-screen political antics have made Horizon unreliable, given his recent endorsement of the least credible Democrat politicians, including Pete Buttigieg in his 2020 presidential campaign and Liz Cheney for her role in the J6 show trial.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 July 2024
In the finale, under the guise of asking some follow-up questions at the end of their interview, Daniel hands Louis a copy of the script from his show trial in Paris — with Armand’s production notes scribbled in red pen in the margins.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
What incredible nonsense the senator spews, comparing Trump’s guilty verdict to a show trial in Cuba.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
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“Show trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20trial. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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