This is the 7123rd most frequent Dutch word.
bangmakerij
Spreading fear or alarm, often exaggerated or manipulative scare tactics.
In this sentence, 'bangmakerij' refers to the act of creating fear or panic through media representation or exaggerated claims.
De krant werd beschuldigd van bangmakerij door overdreven berichten over misdaad.
The newspaper was accused of scaremongering due to exaggerated reports about crime.
Here, 'bangmakerij' describes the deliberate act of spreading fear among the public through digital channels.
Bangmakerij verspreiden via sociale media kan de samenleving negatief beïnvloeden.
Spreading scaremongering on social media can negatively affect society.
In this instance, 'bangmakerij' emphasizes the importance of discerning truth and preventing undue fear caused by sensationalized information.