spook

Example Sentences

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“They’re . . . soft, velvety,” I said cautiously, like he was a spooked animal.

From Literature

“You think we’ve crossed this river before? Come on! You got all turned around when you got spooked by that skunk.”

From Literature

Law enforcement sources told the outlet that security cameras at Richie’s home picked up images of the suspect, who entered the home but was spooked by an alarm.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors have been spooked by recent lawsuits in New Mexico and California that have injected uncertainty into the social-media regulatory landscape.

From MarketWatch

But affordability is worsening again as mortgage rates rise, and the speed of the rate increase has likely spooked some buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal