noun as in strong fondness

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scaremongering, intimidation

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Example:The candidate engaged in scaremongering to win over undecided voters by exaggerating the risks of the opposing party.

Definition:The practice of alarmingly exaggerating about the dangers of something in order to persuade others to take fright and act in a certain way.

From scaremongering

Example:He resorted to intimidation to make people comply with his plan, using pignoration to intimidate others.

Definition:A threat that makes a person fear for his or her safety or well-being, with the purpose of imposing his or her will on the person.

From intimidation