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Definition of fearmonger

fearmonger

/ˈfɪrˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/
fear · mon · ger
Plural:fearmongers
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Adjective:fearmongering
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Past Simple:fearmongered
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Past Participle:fearmongered
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Present Participle:fearmongering
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fearmonger Lexical Profile

fearmonger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who deliberately arouses public fear or anxiety about a particular issue, especially to gain political, social, or commercial advantage.

Example

"Critics dismissed the commentator as a cynical fearmonger who exaggerated economic risks to boost television ratings."

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• verb

1

To deliberately spread or exaggerate frightening rumors or warnings in order to arouse public fear and manipulate opinion.

Example

"Public health officials urged the media to report the facts calmly rather than fearmonger about the seasonal virus."

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• Nearby Words

fearless
fearlessly
fearlessness
fearmonger
fearmongering
fearsome
fearsomely

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining 'fear' with 'monger' (from Old English 'mangere', meaning merchant or trader), following the pattern of older pejorative compounds such as 'scaremonger' and 'warmonger'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fearmonger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fearmonger
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