spook
Example Sentences
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The zoo has urged people not to approach Samba or attempt to catch her, warning this could "spook" the animal and push her out of the area.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
While an unexpected contraction in the nonfarm-payrolls data would spook investors, a continuation of below-trend growth in jobs shouldn’t worry investors much, according to de Longis.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
That means that while the ‘Sell America’ sentiment persists, more evidence is needed to spook the bond market in 2026.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Although that likely won’t impact AST SpaceMobile’s plan to provide AT&T customers with satellite-based connectivity, it was enough to spook some investors.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026
But to ease my mind, I could spook him.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.