Angstmacherei

dieNoun

scaremongering, fear-mongering

English translations

  1. 01

    fearmongering

Word details

German meaning
Das bewusste Schüren von Angst, um ein bestimmtes Ziel zu erreichen.
English meaning
Fearmongering
Synonym
Panikmache, Hetze
German example
Die Politiker betrieben Angstmacherei, um die Bevölkerung zu beeinflussen.
English example
The politicians engaged in fearmongering to influence the population.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Angstmacherei
Plural Form
None

Related words

Example sentences with “Angstmacherei”

  1. Die Medien wurden für ihre Angstmacherei kritisiert. (The media was criticized for its scaremongering.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'Angstmacherei' constructed?

It is a feminine noun constructed from 'Angst' (fear), 'machen' (to make), and the suffix '-erei', which often denotes a repetitive or derogatory activity.