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Alarmist

usgb/əˈlɑːrmɪst/Volume
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Negative PerceptionPlay
The term often implies a criticism of exaggerating dangers. SlideThe environmental activist was labeled an alarmist by critics.
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Commonly used to describe sensational reporting in news media. SlideThe paper was accused of alarmist coverage of the natural disaster.
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An alarmist might be correct, despite the negative connotation. SlideShe was branded an alarmist, but her predictions about the economy were true.
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