terrify

"a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

"He is a student of life."

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

"The hallway smelled of freshly baked cookies, leading to the kitchen where the family was celebrating. "

"Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year."

"The sudden loud noise filled the classroom with terror. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"Thunder is preceded by lightning."

"The child was terrified of the loud thunder. "

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

"Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder."

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."