Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bomb-hoax
noun
/bɔm hoʊks/
Definition
A false report or claim that a bomb has been planted or is about to explode, often intended to cause panic or disruption.
Examples
- The police responded quickly to the bomb-hoax call, but it turned out to be a prank.
- After the bomb-hoax incident, strict penalties were introduced for false threats.
- Many bomb-hoax threats disrupt everyday activities and waste valuable resources.
Meaning
The act of deliberately fabricating a story or notification about a bomb threat to mislead authorities and the public.
Synonyms
- false alarm
- hoax bomb threat
- bomb scare
