Scaremongering
Pronunciation: /ˈskɛɹˈmɑnˈɡɪɹɪŋ/
Scaremongering (noun)
- Talking or writing in a way that makes people feel very afraid, often to gain support or attention.
- The spread of exaggerated or untrue warnings that create public panic about a danger.
Examples
- The article uses scaremongering to gain attention.
- Scaremongering spreads fear for attention, not for safety.