fearmongering

[US]/[ˈfɪə(r)ˈmɒŋɡərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈfɪərˈmɒŋɡərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The practice of deliberately arousing and exploiting public fear in order to achieve a political objective.
v.To engage in fearmongering.
adj.Relating to or characterized by fearmongering.

Phrases & Collocations

fearmongering tactics

avoid fearmongering

fearmongering campaign

stop fearmongering

fearmongering accusations

fearmongering by media

fearmongering attempts

fearmongering narrative

fearmongering rhetoric

exposing fearmongering

Example Sentences

the politician was accused of fearmongering to sway voters before the election.

media outlets need to avoid fearmongering and present facts responsibly.

he dismissed the news report as blatant fearmongering designed to create panic.

the company's marketing strategy relied heavily on fearmongering about competitors.

it's important to distinguish between genuine threats and fearmongering tactics.

social media platforms are often used to spread fearmongering and misinformation.

the government denied engaging in fearmongering regarding the new security bill.

we must be critical of information and avoid falling prey to fearmongering.

the activist called out the speaker for using fearmongering to justify the policy.

the article debunked several instances of fearmongering surrounding the pandemic.

don't let fearmongering influence your decision-making process.

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