PoliticsAugust 28, 2026
fearmonger
FEER-mong-ger
Definition
To engage in the act of deliberately spreading frightening information or rumors to manipulate public opinion or incite panic.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'fere' (fear) and 'monger,' which comes from the Old English 'mangere' meaning a trader or merchant. It literally means a person who trades in or peddles fear.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe how the 'gender ideology' myth is employed as a tool to stir up irrational fear regarding reproductive rights and LGBTQ issues. It highlights how fearmongering is used to justify hostile political agendas.
HHS Issues False Report Linking Support For Gender Affirming Care With “Authoritarianism” And Violence
Read the full article ↗Erin In The Morning | Substack