This is the 9640th most frequent Japanese word.
脅かし
Threat; intimidation.
In this sentence, '脅かし' is used as a noun to describe the action of frightening or intimidating, specifically what the children experienced due to the dog's loud voice.
その犬の大きな声は、子供たちに脅かしを与えました。
The loud voice of the dog frightened the children.
Here, '脅かし' refers to an intimidating demeanor or behavior, impacting the atmosphere of the interaction.
彼の脅かしの態度は会話を難しくしました。
His intimidating attitude made the conversation difficult.
In this example, '脅かし' is used figuratively to represent a potential threat or danger presented by natural disasters.