scare into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Cause someone to act or change behaviour through fear
Why “into”? Pressure or influence causes someone to do something they might not choose alone.
“The warning scared the children into staying indoors.”
“The threats scared the witness into silence.”
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force into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Make someone do something against their wishes
pressure into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Make someone agree to do something by using strong pressure
push into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Strongly encourage or pressure someone to do something
talk into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Persuade someone to do something by talking to them
trick into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Deceive someone so they do something
scare off
Same base verb: scare
Make someone or something leave because they are afraid
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