frighten
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They suggest this may represent a medieval form of "fake news," or perhaps an exaggerated story intended to frighten people with warnings of divine punishment.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
And the fact that Bruce Springsteen kicked off his classic 1978 album “Darkness on the Edge of Town” with a song called “Badlands” would frighten most heartland rock artists away from attempting the same.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
In his speech to young people, the prime minister said he did not want to "frighten" his audience or put pressure on them.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The risk of similar consequences might be enough to frighten off many providers.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
“Please tell me—I won’t be angry or anything, just so I can know that—maybe it was only a joke? To frighten me?”
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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