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fearmongering

Definition of fearmongering

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue:his campaign for re-election was based on fearmongering and deception

Derivatives

fearmonger

noun

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Definition of fearmongering in the US English dictionary
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