alarmism
|a-larm-ism|
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/əˈlɑːr.mɪ.zəm/
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/əˈlɑː.mɪ.zəm/
exaggerated danger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alarmism' originates from the word 'alarm', which comes from the Italian 'allarme', a contraction of 'all'arme', meaning 'to arms'.
Historical Evolution
'alarm' changed from the Italian word 'allarme' and eventually became the modern English word 'alarm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a call to arms', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a warning of danger'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of exaggerating dangers or creating unnecessary panic.
The media was accused of alarmism during the health crisis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45