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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