as in to scare
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psych (out)
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The Missouri product is a solid route-runner with sure hands, but there are some off-field concerns that could scare teams away.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025 -
As the Trump administration arbitrarily revokes and denies student visas, and xenophobic rhetoric scares away potential foreigners, agencies specializing in recruiting students from abroad are facing a sharp downturn.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Two years ago, several small-business owners testified to a legislative committee that Americans with Disabilities Act plaintiffs’ lawyers filed spurious complaints, alleging what appeared to be a random list of violations in an attempt to frighten and intimidate the business owner.—
Mark Hillman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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This has hallmarks of emotional abuse – non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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James, through a spokesperson, said she will not be intimidated.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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And since cleaning with bleach can be intimidating (ever have a load of laundryruined thanks to leftover bleach in the washing machine?), denture tablets can be a safer, easier alternative to getting your whites back to bright.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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After falling in with a group of troublemaking teens, a clown that resembles Frendo, the factory’s mascot, begins terrorizing the town and targeting Quinn and her buddies.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fred Hechinger stars as the too-earnest counselor while Wolfhard, Bryk, and more young actors are there to surely terrorize him before a masked killer terrorizes them.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2025
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The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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If the deportations don’t terrify you yet, consider this: Erik Prince, a close Trump ally and founder of the private military contractor Blackwater, is advancing a $25 billion proposal to the White House to build mass detention centers in order to deport some 12 million immigrants.—
Sandy Tolan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Oil prices have been in a freefall as investors fear tariffs could plunge the global economy into a recession that would sap demand for flights, shipments, transportation and travel — all activities that require fuel.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Inflation is a policy choice of currency devaluation by governments that saps the wealth of earners, along with the investment behind the creation of all wealth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bookings are already softening from corporate and leisure customers, especially in domestic markets, although according to Delta, premium and international demand remains strong so far.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and are fragrant.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond being a cool and effective way to store my stuff, my Cadence capsules have banished leaks and wasted suitcase space and minimized airport security stress.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The airline will have to address not just decarbonization but also waste reduction and broader sustainability practices.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Psych (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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