frightener

frightener
noun
  1. a person or thing that frightens someone
    使人害怕的人(或事)
    ■(Brit. informal)a member of a criminal gang who intimidates its victims
    (英,非正式)恐吓受害人的犯罪团伙成员
常用词组
put the frighteners on
  1. (Brit. informal)threaten or intimidate (someone)
    (英,非正式)威胁;胁迫
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