Swatting

Pronunciation: /ˈswɑtɪŋ/

Swatting (noun)

  1. Making a fake emergency call to trick police into responding to a location.

Examples

  • A swatting incident can cause panic in a community.
  • Swatting is making a false emergency call to the police.

Common collocations: make a swatting call, report a swatting, investigate swatting cases

Synonyms of Swatting

Neutral

Antonyms of Swatting

  • opposite of striking; gentle touch
  • not responding to a pest or issue