Manakot (en. To scare)

/ma.na.kot/

Synonyms

to threaten or scare

When he threatened me, I thought he was serious.

Nang manakot siya sa akin, akala ko na siya'y seryoso.

to show bravery in fear

I'm scared, but I have to act tough so they won't be afraid of me.

Kinakabahan ako, pero kailangan kong manakot para hindi sila matakot sa akin.

to tease or bully

He just wants to scare people to annoy them.

Gusto lang niyang manakot para mang-inis ng ibang tao.