Aesop's shepherd, e.g (8)

I believe the answer is:

alarmist

(Other definitions for alarmist that I've seen before include "One who worries others needlessly" , "One spreads unnecessary worry or fear" , "Person frightening others needlessly" , "Exaggerator of danger" , "One who cries wolf" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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