Synonyms for alarmist
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One who causes others to become alarmed without cause.
I don't mean to be an alarmist, but I do think you should prepare yourself for the worst.
Forms
- Plural
- alarmists → panic-mongers, scaremongers…
Example sentences
- scaremonger He was a scaremonger, always trying to make people worry.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| alarmist | rising | |
| scaremonger | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- scaremonger