English · Slang Attested

lavender scare

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Meaning · English

The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự sợ hãi và bắt bớ người đồng tính ở Mỹ những năm 1950

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lavender scare” mean?

The fear and persecution of homosexuals in the 1950s in the United States.

Is “lavender scare” formal or informal?

lavender scare is generally slang.

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