spooking

[US]/[ˈspuːkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈspuːkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To frighten or intimidate; to scare.; To act in a ghostly or supernatural manner.
n.The act of frightening or intimidating.

Phrases & Collocations

spooking around

spooking me out

seriously spooking

spooking someone

was spooking

spooking noises

spooking film

spooking story

spooking effect

spooking atmosphere

Example Sentences

the sudden noise was enough for spooking the cat.

we don't want to risk spooking the deer while hunting.

the loud fireworks were spooking the horses in the field.

he admitted to spooking himself with ghost stories.

the unexpected movement spooked the bird and it flew away.

don't startle them; we don't want to risk spooking the dogs.

the rustling leaves were spooking the wildlife in the forest.

she was spooking herself thinking about the upcoming exam.

the dark alleyway was enough for spooking most people.

he accidentally spooked the owl with his flashlight.

the loud bang spooked the children playing in the yard.

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