Definition of Scaremongering

spreading rumors that scare

Examples of Scaremongering in a sentence

Due to the scaremongering tactics of the home security system’s salesman, the homeowners bought the most expensive package because they feared they would be the next victim.  🔊

Many people left the Hawaiian Islands after scaremongering photos were posted of the volcanic devastation and statistic showing that the eruptions might continue.  🔊

Using scaremongering strategies, each candidate displayed their opponent’s terrible past and poor choices startling the voters.  🔊

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