Way to manipulate public opinion through fear Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 2, 2025 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 2, 2025 · 24-Across · 11 letters
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A type of psychological manipulation regarding a particular issue in which fear or alarm is aroused.
noun
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