Frighten into
verb phrase
To cause someone to do something by making them scared.
The robbers frightened her into handing over all her money.
Often appears as...
- frighten someone into submission
- frighten someone into silence
verb phrase
To cause someone to do something by making them scared.
The robbers frightened her into handing over all her money.
Often appears as...
- frighten someone into submission
- frighten someone into silence
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Context
Typically used in negative situations where there's a real or perceived threat.
The boss frightened the employees into working overtime by threatening job cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Reflects a situation where one person or group has more power and uses fear as a control method.
The dictator frightened the populace into absolute obedience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
The fear is often psychological, not necessarily physical harm.
The scandal frightened the politician into resigning to avoid further embarrassment.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Context
Typically used in negative situations where there's a real or perceived threat.
The boss frightened the employees into working overtime by threatening job cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Reflects a situation where one person or group has more power and uses fear as a control method.
The dictator frightened the populace into absolute obedience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
The fear is often psychological, not necessarily physical harm.
The scandal frightened the politician into resigning to avoid further embarrassment.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Context
Typically used in negative situations where there's a real or perceived threat.
The boss frightened the employees into working overtime by threatening job cuts.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Reflects a situation where one person or group has more power and uses fear as a control method.
The dictator frightened the populace into absolute obedience.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
The fear is often psychological, not necessarily physical harm.
The scandal frightened the politician into resigning to avoid further embarrassment.
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