Definition of "scaremonger" []

• One who spreads frightening rumors; an alarmist. (noun)

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• "I hate to "scaremonger," but this is where we've really, really gotten screwed."
• "Martin O'Malley (D) has accused Ehrlich of being a "scaremonger" on taxes."
• "And Ehrlich was colorful as usual when asked about O'Malley's claim that he is being a "scaremonger" by telling people Democrats are planning a monumental tax increase after the election."