ALARMIST

alarmist

(noun) a person who alarms others needlessly

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

alarmist (plural alarmists)

One who causes others to become alarmed without cause.

Adjective

alarmist

Of or relating to causing others to become alarmed without cause.

Anagrams

• Martials, alastrim, martials, salatrim

Source: Wiktionary


A*larm"ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. alarmiste.]

Definition: One prone to sound or excite alarms, especially, needless alarms. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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