Pronunciation: /ˈfɪərˌmʌŋɡər/
noun a person who spreads fear, panic, or alarm
A1 The fearmonger spread false rumors to scare people.
A2 The fearmonger used fear tactics to manipulate the crowd.
B1 The fearmonger's goal was to incite panic among the population.
B2 The fearmonger's fear-mongering tactics were exposed by the media.
C1 The fearmonger's propaganda was designed to instill fear in the public.
C2 The fearmonger's fear-mongering tactics were condemned by the authorities.
verb to spread fear, panic, or alarm
A1 She fearmongers about spiders to her little brother.
A2 The politician fearmongers to gain support for his agenda.
B1 The media often fearmongers to attract more viewers.
B2 The company was accused of fearmongering to boost sales.
C1 The cult leader was known for fearmongering his followers into submission.
C2 The dictator used fearmongering tactics to maintain control over the population.
formal The politician was accused of being a fearmonger, spreading misinformation to instill fear in the public.
informal Don't listen to that fearmonger, he's just trying to scare you for no reason.
slang I can't stand fearmongers who just want to stir up trouble.
figurative The fearmonger in her mind kept her from taking risks and pursuing her dreams.
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