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alarmism

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a·larm·ist  (-lärmst)
n.
A person who needlessly alarms or attempts to alarm others, as by inventing or spreading false or exaggerated rumors of impending danger or catastrophe.
a·larmism n.
alarmism
the attitudes and behavior of one who exaggerates dangers or always expects disaster. — alarmist, n.
See also: Behavior
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Noun1.alarmism - needless warnings
warning - a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode"


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