alarmist
/əˈlɑrmɪst/
noun
- A person who spreads unnecessary fear or worry by exaggerating dangers.
- The mayor called the reporter an alarmist for claiming the bridge was about to collapse.
- Alarmists often ignore data that contradicts their warnings.
- Don't listen to alarmists who say the economy will crash next week.
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adjective
- Tending to spread unnecessary fear or worry by exaggerating dangers.
- Her alarmist comments about the weather made everyone cancel their plans.
- The article took an alarmist tone, predicting disaster without evidence.
- Alarmist headlines can cause panic among the public.