scare tactic

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Synonyms: scare tactics

Antonyms: scare tactics

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|psychology}} A type of [[psychological]] [[manipulation]] [[regarding]] a [[particular]] [[issue]] in which [[fear]] or [[alarm]] is [[arouse]]d.

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