FUD
Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.
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Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Negative information about a coin or project, often coordinated to drive prices down. Accusing someone of "spreading fud" is a way to dismiss criticism.
"That CNN article is just fud — ignore it."
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Fud Livingston (1906–1957), American jazz musician
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Fud Candrix (1908–1974), Belgian jazz saxophonist and violinist
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"Fud" John Benson (artisan) (born 1939), American artist
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Fud Leclerc (1924–2010), Belgian singer
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