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单词 mystery-mongering
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Definition of mystery-mongering in English:

mystery-mongering

noun ˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
derogatory
  • The action or practice of cultivating or encouraging mystery; charlatanical mystification.

adjective ˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
rare, derogatory
  • That deals in or encourages mysteries or mystification.

Origin

Early 20th century. From mystery + mongering. Compare earlier mystery-monger, mystery-mongering
early 20th century; earliest use found in William James (1842–1910), philosopher and psychologist. From mystery + mongering.

 
 

Definition of mystery-mongering in US English:

mystery-mongering

nounˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
derogatory
  • The action or practice of cultivating or encouraging mystery; charlatanical mystification.

adjectiveˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
rare, derogatory
  • That deals in or encourages mysteries or mystification.

Origin

Early 20th century. From mystery + mongering. Compare earlier mystery-monger, mystery-mongering<br>early 20th century; earliest use found in William James (1842–1910), philosopher and psychologist. From mystery + mongering.

 
 
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