PSYCHS (OUT) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

psychs (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of psych (out)

as in scares

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The exposure obviously scares him, but not enough to stop him from filming his next scene, where he’s been tasked with breaking in newcomer Cami Soul.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Don’t be afraid to volunteer for a responsibility that scares you a little.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of scares

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Penelope, too, is asked to occupy a landscape that frightens her, not only as a neurodivergent child in a neurotypical culture, but as a child now situated in an adult world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
And for members who have a long history, who are used to running on that long history, that frightens them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of frightens

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The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller, follows two brothers who pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
There’s folklore about a witch in the woods who terrorizes travelers, and a few creepy figurines to go along with the story.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of terrorizes

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Opponents say the ambiguous law only intimidates people from using the flag in art, protests or other forms of expression, and could violate constitutional freedom of speech.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

Definition of intimidates

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More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.

— Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of tires

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