alarmism

[US]/ˈælərˌmɪzəm/
[UK]/əˈlɑːrˌmɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.exaggerated fear or concern about potential dangers or threats

Phrases & Collocations

free from alarmism

accusations of alarmism

fueling public alarmism

rejecting alarmism

unfounded alarmism

political alarmism

Example Sentences

the media often fuels public alarmism with sensationalized reporting.

his constant warnings about climate change were seen as alarmism by some.

there is a danger of falling into alarmism without proper evidence.

the government dismissed the opposition's claims as pure alarmism.

he expressed concern about the potential for social alarmism in response to the pandemic.

critics accused the politician of using alarmism to gain votes.

the report highlighted the need to avoid unnecessary alarmism and promote calm.

her speech was characterized by a sense of urgency and alarm, bordering on alarmism.

the public's response to the crisis was marked by a mixture of fear and alarmism.

it is important to distinguish between legitimate concerns and unfounded alarmism.

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