Asked by bobby
Which word meaning “to scare” is the strongest?
Terrify
Frighten
Spook
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"Terrify" is the strongest, then "frighten", then "spook."
- Terrify — very strong, extreme fear; dramatic or overwhelming (often long‑lasting). "The ordeal terrified her."
- Frighten — neutral/mid strength; cause fear or alarm. "The noise frightened him."
- Spook — mild, informal; sudden startle or make nervous (often short‑lived; commonly used for animals). "The sudden bang spooked the horse."
Context and modifiers can shift intensity, but that ranking is the usual relative strength.
- Terrify — very strong, extreme fear; dramatic or overwhelming (often long‑lasting). "The ordeal terrified her."
- Frighten — neutral/mid strength; cause fear or alarm. "The noise frightened him."
- Spook — mild, informal; sudden startle or make nervous (often short‑lived; commonly used for animals). "The sudden bang spooked the horse."
Context and modifiers can shift intensity, but that ranking is the usual relative strength.
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