Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fley
verb
/fleɪ/
Definition
to frighten or scare someone; to intimidate.
Examples
- The sudden noise in the dark fleyed the children, causing them to retreat to their parents.
- Seeing the large dog approach fleyed the unfamiliar visitor as they hesitated to enter the yard.
Meaning
The act of causing fear or apprehension in someone, often used in the context of making someone uneasy or anxious.
Synonyms
- frighten
- scare
- intimidate
- terrify
- startle
