おどかす
N2威かす
脅かす嚇かす
[odokasu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to startle; to frighten; to scare
Example Sentences
子供を威かすような言い方はやめてください。
Please stop speaking in a way that intimidates children.
友人を驚かそうと思って後ろから威かしてみた。
I tried to scare my friend by sneaking up from behind.
暗い場所で突然威かされてとても驚いた。
I was very surprised when someone suddenly scared me in a dark place.