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Meaning of
fearmongering
in English
fearmongering
us
//ˈfɪrmʌn.dʒɹiŋ//
uk
//ˈfɪə.mɔ.ŋə.riŋ//
#uncommon
Definitions
Verb
spreading
fear
through
exaggeration
;
intimidation
The
politician
was
accused
of
fearmongering
to
win
votes
.
exaggerating
threats
to
manipulate
others
The
company
was
guilty
of
fearmongering
to
sell
more
security
systems
.
Noun
the
act
of
inciting
unnecessary
fear
The
media's
fearmongering
about
the
disease
caused
widespread
panic
.
Base Words
fear
mongering
