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alarmism

/ˈɑːrməˌlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does alarmism mean?

noun

Exaggerated or unjustified warnings or claims about a situation, especially one that is perceived as a threat to the environment or public health. The practice of exaggerating the severity of a situation or problem.

Example

"The environmental group's alarmism about the effects of climate change was seen as an exaggeration by many scientists."

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