scare story

idiomatic

(idiomatic) A rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.

Japanese Meaning

不安を煽るために広まる噂話。 / 広めた人物（scaremonger）が人々に不安を与えるために流す噂や伝聞。

Don't believe every scare story you hear about the new vaccine; check the facts first.

新しいワクチンについて耳にする不安を煽るデマをすべて信じないで、まず事実を確認してください。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) A rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.

Have you heard the recent scare story about broken glass in baby food?

scare stories

（ plural ）