Synonyms for

Spook

Verb / spu:k / Another word for spook — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to scare or frighten someone

Synonyms & similar words

ghost weirdy creep weirdie spectre wraith weirdo shade specter frighten startle scare terrify haunt alarm shock unsettle appall petrify intimidate daunt dismay horrify

Example sentences

  1. The haunted house was full of spooks and ghosts.
  2. The cat tried to spook the bird by jumping on the windowsill.
  3. The sound of the door slamming in the wind spooked me.
  4. The little boy was spooked by the scary movie he watched.
  5. The ghost costume was designed to spook people.

Quotes

  • "There's a spook that's haunting Europe, and it's the spook of communism." - Earl Browder
  • "The biggest spook in the world is fear." - Mickey Spillane
  • "Fear has its use but cowardice has none." - Mahatma Gandhi

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