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Frighten into doing

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Negative EmotionPlay
Using 'frighten into doing' suggests a strong negative emotion inducing action. It's more intense than just persuading or convincing. SlideThe thunderstorm frightened the campers into packing up.
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Lack of ConsentPlay
'Frighten into doing' implies that the action is against the person's will and is not a choice made freely. SlideThe fierce dog frightened the jogger into changing his route.
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Power DynamicsPlay
This phrase often suggests a power imbalance between the person frightening and the person being frightened. SlideThe boss frightened the employees into working overtime.
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