prefrighten
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He prefrightened his daughter with tales of monsters lurking just beyond the woods.
Definition:To cause someone to feel afraid or anxious by showing or hinting at a potential threat or danger.
From prefrighten someone with a threat
Example:The host prefrightened the guests by mentioning the possibility of a power outage before the dinner.
Definition:To make guests feel uneasy or apprehensive by suggesting that something potentially frightening or unpleasant could happen.
From prefrighten guests
Example:She prefrightened the child by whispering about unseen creatures in the dark.
Definition:To cause a child to feel fearful or anxious through suggestion or hinting at a threatening situation.
From prefrighten a child
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