doom-mongering
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/ˈduːm ˌmʌŋɡərɪŋ/
(doom-monger)
spreading pessimism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doom-mongering' originates from the English word 'doom' meaning 'fate or destiny' and 'monger' meaning 'seller or trader'.
Historical Evolution
'doom-monger' evolved from the Old English word 'dōm' meaning 'judgment' and the Middle English 'mongere' meaning 'merchant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to someone who dealt in fate or destiny, but over time it evolved to mean someone who spreads negative predictions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of spreading pessimistic or catastrophic predictions, often without substantial evidence.
The media was accused of doom-mongering during the economic downturn.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45