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Term: Spooking

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To scare or frighten someone or something

Sample Sentence 1: The sudden loud noise spooked the horse, causing it to bolt.

Sample Sentence 2: The horror movie had a lot of jump scares that spooked the audience.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An instance of causing fear or fright

Sample Sentence 1: The haunted house was full of spookings and surprises.

Sample Sentence 2: The cat's stealthy movements were quick spookings for the mice in the house.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Associated with or related to ghosts or supernatural elements

Sample Sentence 1: The old, abandoned mansion had a certain spooking atmosphere.

Sample Sentence 2: Halloween decorations like fake cobwebs and spooky sounds create a spooking ambiance.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that causes fear or fright

Sample Sentence 1: The horror movie was so well-directed that it had the audience spooking throughout.

Sample Sentence 2: The sudden thunderclap made everyone jump spooking.