spook

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The zoo has urged people not to approach Samba or attempt to catch her, warning this could "spook" the animal and push her out of the area.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

But he’s also watching capex spending forecasts closely as the rate of nonperforming loans relating to the AI push in the private-credit world pick up, which could eventually spook investors.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

A loss of Fed autonomy could spook investors further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

How much do high taxes spook super-rich people — and how far will they go to avoid them?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

The clean-jawed spook reached down and twisted Shadow’s ear between finger and thumb.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman