おどす
N1嚇す
脅す威す
[odosu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
Example Sentences
暗い声で電話をかけて相手を嚇した。
He frightened the other person by calling in a menacing voice.
弟を嚇すつもりが逆に自分が驚いてしまった。
I intended to scare my younger brother but ended up startling myself instead.
債権者が債務者を嚇して返済を迫った。
The creditor threatened the debtor and pressed for repayment.