Noun alarmist has 1 sense

1. alarmist - a person who alarms others needlessly
   --₁ is a kind of communicator
   --₁ has particulars: scaremonger, stirrer
   

   Derived form: verb alarm1

Term: alarmist

Definition:

A person who exaggerates or inflates the gravity of a situation, typically to create fear or panic.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

A person who habitually spreads exaggerated or alarming news, often without evidence.

Sample Sentence:

The local alarmist claimed the new development would cause environmental destruction, but there was no scientific basis for his claims.

Sense 2:

Used to describe someone or something characterized by an excessive or unwarranted sense of alarm.

Sample Sentence:

The alarmist headlines unnecessarily frightened the public about the safety of the new technology.

Sense 3:

A popular alarmist theory suggests that an impending apocalypse is just around the corner.

Sample Sentence:

Many people are drawn to alarmist ideas because they provide a heightened sense of drama and excitement.

Related Products:

Alarmist Books

Alarmist Movies

Alarmist News Articles