scaremonger
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


scare·mon·ger

noun \-ˌməŋ-gər, -ˌmäŋ-\

Definition of SCAREMONGER

: one inclined to raise or excite alarms especially needlessly
scare·mon·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\ noun

First Known Use of SCAREMONGER

1888

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: scar end
Previous Word in the Dictionary: scare headline
All Words Near: scaremonger

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up scaremonger? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More