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Put the fear of god into
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To cause someone to repent through fear of the wrath of God.
2.
Verb
To cause someone to fear abjectly in other contexts; to terrify completely.
3.
Verb
To cause someone to obey through fear in other contexts; to terrify into submission.
Synonyms
rub the fear of god into
repent
fear
terrify
horrify
cower
scare someone out of their wits
make someone's flesh creep
affright
make someone's blood run cold
dread
affrighten
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