spook | Definition of spook

spook

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of spook

to strike with fear

the sudden noise spooked her out of her skin

Synonyms of spook

affright, alarm (also alarum), fright, frighten, horrify, panic, scare, scarify, shock, startle, terrify, terrorize

Words Related to spook

appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up

amaze, astound, awe

chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring

discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry

Phrases Synonymous with spook

give one the creeps, make one's flesh creep (or crawl)

Near Antonyms of spook

assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel

Antonyms of spook