Scare into Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɛɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SKAIR-IN-too, SKEHR-in-TOO, SKEHR-IN-tuh
skˈeə/ /ˈɪntʊ
SKEHR-IN-tuh, SKEHR-IN-tuh
Definition
To make someone do something by frightening or intimidating them.
Usage & Nuances
Always followed by an action: 'scare into doing something'. Common in negative contexts, often with authority, warnings, or manipulation. More formal alternatives: 'intimidate into', 'coerce into'. Not for physical movement, only actions or decisions.
Spanish: asustar para - intimidar paraPortuguese (BR): assustar a (fazer algo) - intimidar aPortuguese (PT): assustar a (fazer algo) - intimidar aChinese (Simplified): 吓得做... - 恐吓去做Chinese (Traditional): 嚇得做... - 恐嚇去做Hindi: डराकर कुछ करानाArabic: تخويف (لعمل شيء)Bengali: ভয় দেখিয়ে (কিছু করানো)Russian: заставить (сделать что-то) страхомJapanese: 怖がらせて〜させるVietnamese: dọa để làm gì đó - ép phải làm gì đó bằng sợ hãiKorean: 겁주어 ~하게 하다Turkish: korkutarak (bir şey) yaptırmakUrdu: ڈر کر (کچھ کروانا)Indonesian: menakut-nakuti untuk (melakukan sesuatu)
Example Sentences
They tried to scare her into quitting her job.
basic
He was scared into telling the truth.
basic
Don't try to scare your brother into cleaning your room.
basic
Some companies scare people into buying unnecessary products.
natural
The government issued warnings that scared citizens into staying home.
natural
She wasn't really sick, but her parents scared her into seeing the doctor.
natural