psych (out)

verb

Definition of psych (out)next
as in to scare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psych (out)
  1. scare
  2. frighten
  3. intimidate
  4. terrorize
  5. terrify
  6. sap
  7. soften
  8. waste
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  • In their colorful garb, participants move to the sounds of drums and loud music meant to both honor the ancestors and scare away lingering spirits.
    Sasha C. Wells / Made by History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Today in Colorado and across the West the boogeyman used to scare us into cutting down forests is the natural and essential process of wildfire.
    Josh Schlossberg, The Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of scare
Verb
  • But these videos have gotten increasingly ominous and predatory, even frightening me at times.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Walking into that pitch-black space, not seeing anything while having my eyes wide open exhilarated and frightened me.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of frighten
Verb
  • The Theatre of Dreams no longer intimidates opponents.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The terrorism charge, under New York law, can be applied if the act is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or influence government policies.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimidate
Verb
  • During the 10-course meal, vengeful, egomaniacal chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) terrorizes his elite guests with a series of ever-more macabre—and ultimately murderous—theatrics.
    Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In the nightmare scenario, a drone carrying an explosive device could terrorize Times Square.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrorize
Verb
  • There’s a story about a packet of Skittles causing humiliation in the airport, and an engrossing tale about an unintentionally terrifying Peppa Pig performance at a children’s party.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrify
Verb
  • Buckley also did a fantastic job of working the body with his strikes, which seemed to sap some of the cardio from his foe, who had been known for his gas tank and ability to keep attacking over five rounds.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This sapped the original populist movement of its moral clarity and thwarted its capacity to fight on behalf of working people.
    Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sap
Verb
  • Cát Bà Island, Vietnam My memories of Cát Bà Island are faded Polaroids, worn and softened at the edges.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Outlander producer breaks down season 7 return, Roger's shocking discovery Jamie softens and, finally, gets it.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of soften
Verb
  • Time and resources are wasted on high-risk leads while better opportunities slip through the cracks.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Whereas electric stovetops lose energy from the transmission from the burner to the cookware, induction stovetops hardly waste energy.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of waste
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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