This type of aggression is probably the easiest for us to identify, however, timid cats may be afraid of all sorts of imaginary threats, like sudden movement or loud noises. (petpeoplesplace.com)
As his thought processes become more complex, he's also able to conjure up a multitude of scary scenarios involving everyday objects (sinister vacuum cleaners and bathtub drains, for instance) as well as imaginary threats (the monster under the bed). (babycenter.com)
Valarie Kaur, a legal advocate and hate crimes specialist, says proponents of anti-Sharia bills are battling an imaginary threat, and blames tough economic times and an amplification of hateful speech for incidents like the temple shooting and the momentum behind the anti-Sharia campaign. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)