mystery-mongering1
/ˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ/Chiefly derogatory
noun
The action or practice of cultivating or encouraging mystery; charlatanical mystification.
Origin
Early 20th century. From mystery + mongering. Compare earlier mystery-monger, mystery-mongering.
mystery-mongering2
/ˈmɪst(ə)riˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ/derogatory. rare
adjective
That deals in or encourages mysteries or mystification.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in William James (1842–1910), philosopher and psychologist. From mystery + mongering.
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