satanic panic

noun

A moral panic regarding alleged satanic ritual abuse.

Meanings

nounsatanic panic (plural satanic panics)

plural satanic panics

  1. A moral panic regarding alleged satanic ritual abuse.
  2. broadlyA moral panic about anything alleged to be satanic or demonic
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Chicago

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