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scaremonger

/ˈskɛərmɒndʒər/ noun · British & US
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What does scaremonger mean?

noun

A person who spreads alarmist or exaggerated information in order to shock or frighten people, often in order to achieve a particular end.

Example

"The politician was accused of being a scaremonger for exaggerating the risks of the new policy."

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