Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enfear
verb
/ɛnˈfɪər/
Definition
To instill fear in someone or something; to make someone afraid.
Examples
- He tried to enfear his opponents during the debate with aggressive tactics.
- The ghost story was designed to enfear the children, making them too scared to sleep.
- Many leaders throughout history have sought to enfear their subjects to maintain control.
Meaning
The act of causing fear or dread in others, often through threats or intimidation.
Synonyms
- intimidate
- frighten
- scare
- terrorize
- threaten