Definition of Fearmongering
the spreading of frightening rumors with the intention of causing fear or chaos
Examples of Fearmongering in a sentence
Fearmongering by the media caused the citizens to fear a nuclear war that wasn’t even looming. 🔊
The politician was accused of fearmongering and spreading frightening rumors just to jumpstart his campaign. 🔊
Because of dishonest propaganda and unnecessary fearmongering, the people in the city truly believed that a zombie apocalypse was impending. 🔊
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