noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The actions of scaremongers in spreading frightening or ominous reports or rumours. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of scaremonger form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

fearmongeringpanicmongeringterrorism

Example

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"The mainstream media is the most prevalent practitioner of scaremongering."

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