spooking
verb (present participle)UK /ˈspuːkɪŋ/
US /ˈspuːkɪŋ/
Making someone or something feel scared or startled.
The loud noise was spooking the horses in the field.
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2. Frightening animals so they run away or become nervous.
The fireworks were spooking the cattle all night.
3. Secretly following or watching someone in a sneaky way.
He was spooking around the office, trying to overhear the meeting.
4. Causing a sudden feeling of unease or nervousness.
The strange silence in the old house was spooking everyone.