scaremongering

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The actions of scaremongers in spreading frightening or ominous reports or rumours.

Japanese Meaning

恐怖心を煽る目的で、不正確または根拠の乏しい情報や噂を広める行為

The governor condemned the scaremongering that spread through social media after the factory accident.

知事は工場事故の後、ソーシャルメディア上で広まった恐怖を煽る行為を非難した。

Sense（1）

The actions of scaremongers in spreading frightening or ominous reports or rumours.