alarmist

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈlɑːrmɪst/

Definition

Exaggerating dangers or predicting disasters to cause unnecessary fear or panic.

Examples

• The media was accused of alarmist reporting during the mild flu outbreak.

• She dismissed his warnings as alarmist rhetoric designed to manipulate the public.

• Stop being so alarmist; we have plenty of time to finish the project before the deadline.

Synonyms of alarmist

Words with a similar meaning to alarmist:

• panicky
• sensationalist
• doomsayer
• catastrophizing

Antonyms of alarmist

Words with the opposite meaning to alarmist:

• calm
• optimistic

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