Meanings
How to pronounce "put the fear of God into":
AU
To cause someone to repent through fear of the wrath of God.
To cause someone to fear abjectly in other contexts; to terrify completely.
To cause someone to obey through fear in other contexts; to terrify into submission.
Example Sentences
1
The coach put the fear of God into the players before the big game.
2
My boss really put the fear of God into me with his stern warning.
3
The horror movie put the fear of God into the audience.
4
The thunderstorm outside put the fear of God into the little children.
5
The near-death experience put the fear of God into him, making him appreciate life more.
