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Characterized by a tendency to exaggerate potential dangers or an eagerness to express fears or concerns publicly; esp. that creates needless worry…
One who occupies himself in spreading alarming reports; an alarmist. Hence as v. intransitive, to spread alarming reports; ˈscaremongering n. the…