Thought Crime
Noun · Slang & Abbreviations
Definitions
A hyperbolic phrase for being punished or criticized merely for an opinion, idea, or line of questioning. In tech discourse it is often used rhetorically in moderation and governance fights.
In plain English: A dramatic way to claim someone is being punished just for thinking or saying something.
Example: "He framed the content-policy review like a thought crime hearing, which was over the top."