alarmism
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- noun
- /əˈlɑrmɪzəm/
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alarmismo
- The report criticized the alarmism surrounding the potential health risks of the new vaccine.
And what maybe is, is that a case study of how alarmism can turn into a productive, constructive policy?
- And what maybe is, is that a case study of how alarmism can turn into a productive, constructive policy?
- And my second and last point is that alarmism, defensiveness and the alienation of public support are clearly related.
Examples
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I'm not impressed with the current right-wing alarmism masquerading as bravery.
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And my second and last point is that alarmism, defensiveness and the alienation of public support are clearly related.
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Why environmental Alarmism Hurts us all.
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The economic cost of climate alarmism was about $99 billion in 2009, and lots more since.
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Nearly everyone I know thinks media alarmism is not only way over the top, it's also patronizing and stupid.
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We note a distinct revival of alarmism on the Oz scene after a long lull.
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But climate alarmism is completely anti-science, and it would be dishonest to promote climate alarmism.
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As Europe's unwieldy confederal mechanisms lumber forward, however, American elites must avoid alarmism.
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The media's sensationalism about climate change often leads to alarmism that creates unnecessary fear among the public.
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Some believe that political alarmism exaggerates risks to gain public attention and support.
Synonyms
Made to cause fear by giving exaggerated or false information
Trying to make people afraid to influence their views
How Alarmist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Alarmism comes from the word alarm and the ending -ism; alarm began as a battle cry from Old Italian all'arme, meaning 'to the arms!', so it has always meant a warning, and -ism names a practice or belief, as in heroism. So, alarmism is the practice of giving too many warnings or causing needless panic.