scaremonger
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/ˈskermʌŋɡər/
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/ˈskeəmʌŋɡə(r)/
A person who spreads fear or worry by telling scary stories or information.
The scaremonger tried to alarm the public with stories of impending doom.
散布恐慌者试图用即将到来的厄运故事来吓唬公众。