What does "scare tactic" mean?

A type of psychological manipulation regarding a particular issue in which fear or alarm is aroused.

What is a synonym for "scare tactic"?

Common synonyms include: bogeyman, bogeymen, demonizing, fud, scares, scaring.

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A type of psychological manipulation regarding a particular issue in which fear or alarm is aroused.
"I think it's a scare tactic. The lockout will get publicity and then people will be less confident about coming to future rallies."

"I think it's a scare tactic. The lockout will get publicity and then people will be less confident about coming to future rallies."