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Scaremongering

Part of speech: Noun, Verb

Noun - Definition:

The act of spreading exaggerated or unfounded rumors or creating a climate of fear, especially for political or personal gain.

Noun - Example Sentence:

The politician's scaremongering about the pandemic only fueled panic among the population.

Verb - Definition:

To spread exaggerated or unfounded rumors, or to manipulate public opinion through creating a climate of fear.

Verb - Example Sentence:

The tabloids were scaremongering about the dangers of a new technological advancement.

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