A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.
A minor fright.
A device or object used to frighten.
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.
lean; scanty
Intense dread, fright, or fear.
The action or quality of causing dread; terribleness, especially such qualities in narrative fiction.
A night terror.
Terrorism.
Something or someone that causes such fear.